How to pronounce verst
Say it like VURST. Verst is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- VURST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Verst pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VURSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of verst
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VURST.
What does verst mean?
- A Russian unit of length, equivalent to about 1.07 kilometres or about ²⁄₃ of a mile.
Words that rhyme with verst
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of verst.
Words that sound like verst
Questions about saying verst
How do you pronounce verst?
Say VURST. The American pronunciation is /vɝst/. In British English it is /vɜːst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in verst?
Verst is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: VURST.
Is verst 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 /vɜːst/ (VURST).
What words sound the same as verst?
Verst sounds the same as versed in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.