How to pronounce versed
Say it like VURST. Versed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- VURST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Versed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VURSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of versed
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VURST.
What does versed mean?
- Knowledgeable or skilled, either through study or experience; familiar; practiced.
- past of verse How to pronounce verse
Words that rhyme with versed
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Questions about saying versed
How do you pronounce versed?
Say VURST. The American pronunciation is /vɝst/. In British English it is /vɜːst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in versed?
Versed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: VURST.
Is versed 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 /vɜːst/ (VURST).