How to pronounce vers
Say it like VURS. Vers is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- VURS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VURSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of vers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VURS.
What does vers mean?
- Willing to take either a penetrative (top) or receptive (bottom) role in anal sex.
- plural of ver
Words that rhyme with vers
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of vers.
Words that sound like vers
Questions about saying vers
How do you pronounce vers?
Say VURS. The American pronunciation is /vɝs/. In British English it is /vɜːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vers?
Vers is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: VURS.
Is vers pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /vɜːs/ (VURS).
What words sound the same as vers?
Vers sounds the same as verse in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.