How to pronounce versute
Say it like ver-SOOT. Versute has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOOT).
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- ver
- SOOT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Versute pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- SOOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of versute
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: vuh-SYOOT.
What does versute mean?
- crafty; wily; artful
Where does versute come from?
From Latin versūtus, from vertö, versum (“to turn”).
Words that rhyme with versute
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of versute.
Questions about saying versute
How do you pronounce versute?
Say ver-SOOT. The American pronunciation is /vɚˈsut/. In British English it is /vəˈsjuːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in versute?
Versute has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOOT). Broken into parts: ver · SOOT.
Is versute 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 /vəˈsjuːt/ (vuh-SYOOT).