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