How to pronounce versants
Say it like VUR-sunts. Versants has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VUR).
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US American/ˈvɝsənts/VUR-sunts
UK British/ˈvɜːsənts/VUR-sunts
- VUR
- sunts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Versants pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- suntsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of versants
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VUR-sunts.
What does versants mean?
noun
- plural of versant How to pronounce versant
Questions about saying versants
How do you pronounce versants?
Say VUR-sunts. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɝsənts/. In British English it is /ˈvɜːsənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in versants?
Versants has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VUR). Broken into parts: VUR · sunts.
Is versants 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 /ˈvɜːsənts/ (VUR-sunts).