How to pronounce vervain
Say it like VER-vayn. Vervain has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VER).
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- VER
- vayn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vervain pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- vaynKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of vervain
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VUR-vayn.
What does vervain mean?
- Any herbaceous plant in the genus Verbena especially if used for medicinal purposes, primarily Verbena officinalis, common in Europe and formerly held to have medicinal properties.
Where does vervain come from?
From Middle English verveyne, from Old French verveine, from Latin verbēna.
Questions about saying vervain
How do you pronounce vervain?
Say VER-vayn. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɚveɪn/. In British English it is /ˈvɜːveɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vervain?
Vervain has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VER). Broken into parts: VER · vayn.
Is vervain 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 /ˈvɜːveɪn/ (VUR-vayn).