How to pronounce vertices
Say it like VUR-tih-seez. Vertices has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VUR).
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- VUR
- tih
- seez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vertices 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.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- seezGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of vertices
- 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-tih-seez.
What does vertices mean?
- plural of vertex How to pronounce vertex
Questions about saying vertices
How do you pronounce vertices?
Say VUR-tih-seez. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɝtɪˌsiz/. In British English it is /ˈvɜːtɪˌsiːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vertices?
Vertices has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VUR). Broken into parts: VUR · tih · seez.
Is vertices 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 /ˈvɜːtɪˌsiːz/ (VUR-tih-seez).