How to pronounce vervet
Say it like VUR-vit. Vervet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VUR).
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US American/ˈvɝvɪt/VUR-vit
UK British/ˈvɜːvɪt/VUR-vit
- VUR
- vit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vervet 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.
- vitKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of vervet
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VUR-vit.
What does vervet mean?
noun
- A small African monkey, Chlorocebus pygerythrus, having a long tail, a black face with white cheek tufts and a greenish-brown coat.
- Any Old World monkey of the genus Chlorocebus.
Where does vervet come from?
From French vervet (1821, F.
Questions about saying vervet
How do you pronounce vervet?
Say VUR-vit. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɝvɪt/. In British English it is /ˈvɜːvɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vervet?
Vervet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VUR). Broken into parts: VUR · vit.
Is vervet 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 /ˈvɜːvɪt/ (VUR-vit).