How to pronounce versify
Say it like VUR-sih-fy. Versify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VUR).
- VUR
- sih
- fy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Versify 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.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of versify
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VUR-sih-fy.
What does versify mean?
- to make or compose verses
- to tell in verse; deal with in verse form
- to turn (prose) into poetry; rewrite in verse form
Where does versify come from?
From Middle English versifien, from Old French versifier, learned borrowing from Latin versificāre (“versify”), from versus (see verse) + faciō (“make”).
Questions about saying versify
How do you pronounce versify?
Say VUR-sih-fy. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɝsɪfaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈvɜːsɪfaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in versify?
Versify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VUR). Broken into parts: VUR · sih · fy.
Is versify 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 /ˈvɜːsɪfaɪ/ (VUR-sih-fy).