How to pronounce verses
Say it like VUR-suz. Verses has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VUR).
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US American/ˈvɝsəz/VUR-suz
UK British/ˈvɜːsɪz/VUR-siz
- VUR
- suz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Verses 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.
- suzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of verses
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VUR-siz.
What does verses mean?
noun
- plural of verse How to pronounce verse
- third-person singular simple present indicative of verse How to pronounce verse
Questions about saying verses
How do you pronounce verses?
Say VUR-suz. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɝsəz/. In British English it is /ˈvɜːsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in verses?
Verses has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VUR). Broken into parts: VUR · suz.
Is verses 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 /ˈvɜːsɪz/ (VUR-siz).