How to pronounce versipel
Say it like VUR-sih-pel. Versipel has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VUR).
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- VUR
- sih
- pel
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Versipel 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.
- pelKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of versipel
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VUR-sih-pel.
What does versipel mean?
- A versipellous object or thing.
Where does versipel come from?
Apparently coined by Nabokov (see citation below) from versipellous.
Questions about saying versipel
How do you pronounce versipel?
Say VUR-sih-pel. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɝsɪpɛl/. In British English it is /ˈvɜːsɪpɛl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in versipel?
Versipel has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VUR). Broken into parts: VUR · sih · pel.
Is versipel 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 /ˈvɜːsɪpɛl/ (VUR-sih-pel).