How to pronounce verruca
Say it like vuh-ROO-kuh. Verruca has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROO).
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- vuh
- ROO
- kuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Verruca pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of verruca
American and British speakers say verruca in essentially the same way: /vəˈrukə/ in the US and /vəˈruːkə/ in the UK.
British respelling: vuh-ROO-kuh.
What does verruca mean?
- A wart, especially one that grows on the foot, caused by a human papilloma virus.
- A rounded projection or wart.
- A sexine element similar to a wart.
Where does verruca come from?
Borrowed from Latin verrūca.
Words that rhyme with verruca
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of verruca.
Questions about saying verruca
How do you pronounce verruca?
Say vuh-ROO-kuh. The American pronunciation is /vəˈrukə/. In British English it is /vəˈruːkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in verruca?
Verruca has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROO). Broken into parts: vuh · ROO · kuh.
Do Americans and Brits say verruca the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /vəˈrukə/ and the British form is /vəˈruːkə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.