How to pronounce versipellous
Say it like vur-SIP-uh-lus. Versipellous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIP).
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- vur
- SIP
- uh
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Versipellous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vurKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- SIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of versipellous
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: vur-SIP-uh-lus.
What does versipellous mean?
- changeable; protean; having a form, nature or appearance that changes often
Where does versipellous come from?
Formed from versi- ‘turning, changing’ (combinatory form of Latin versus ‘turn’) + ultimately Latin pellis ‘skin’.
Questions about saying versipellous
How do you pronounce versipellous?
Say vur-SIP-uh-lus. The American pronunciation is /vɝˈsɪpələs/. In British English it is /vɜːˈsɪpələs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in versipellous?
Versipellous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIP). Broken into parts: vur · SIP · uh · lus.
Is versipellous 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 /vɜːˈsɪpələs/ (vur-SIP-uh-lus).