How to pronounce verveless
Say it like VURV-lus. Verveless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VURV).
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- VURV
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Verveless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VURVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of verveless
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VURV-lus.
What does verveless mean?
- Lacking verve.
Where does verveless come from?
From verve + -less.
Questions about saying verveless
How do you pronounce verveless?
Say VURV-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɝvləs/. In British English it is /ˈvɜːvləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in verveless?
Verveless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VURV). Broken into parts: VURV · lus.
Is verveless 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 /ˈvɜːvləs/ (VURV-lus).