How to pronounce vert
Say it like VURT. Vert is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- VURT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vert pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VURTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of vert
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VURT.
What does vert mean?
- A green color, now only in heraldry; represented in engraving by diagonal parallel lines 45 degrees counter-clockwise.
- In blazon, of the color green.
- In sport, a type of bicycle stunt competition.
- A vertical surface used by skateboarders or skiers.
Where does vert come from?
From Middle English vert, borrowed from Old French vert, from Late Latin virdis, syncopated from Classical Latin viridis.
Words that rhyme with vert
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of vert.
Questions about saying vert
How do you pronounce vert?
Say VURT. The American pronunciation is /vɝt/. In British English it is /vɜːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vert?
Vert is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: VURT.
Is vert 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 /vɜːt/ (VURT).