How to pronounce versewright
Say it like VURS-ryte. Versewright has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VURS).
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- VURS
- ryte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Versewright 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.
- ryteKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of versewright
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VURS-ryte.
What does versewright mean?
- A poet.
Where does versewright come from?
From verse + wright.
Questions about saying versewright
How do you pronounce versewright?
Say VURS-ryte. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɝsraɪt/. In British English it is /ˈvɜːsraɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in versewright?
Versewright has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VURS). Broken into parts: VURS · ryte.
Is versewright 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 /ˈvɜːsraɪt/ (VURS-ryte).