How to pronounce vertebrates
Say it like VUR-tuh-brayts. Vertebrates has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VUR).
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- VUR
- tuh
- brayts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vertebrates 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- braytsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of vertebrates
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: VUR-tuh-brayts.
What does vertebrates mean?
- plural of vertebrate How to pronounce vertebrate
Questions about saying vertebrates
How do you pronounce vertebrates?
Say VUR-tuh-brayts. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɝtəˌbreɪts/. In British English it is /ˈvɜːtəˌbreɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vertebrates?
Vertebrates has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VUR). Broken into parts: VUR · tuh · brayts.
Is vertebrates 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 /ˈvɜːtəˌbreɪts/ (VUR-tuh-brayts).