How to pronounce vesper
Say it like VES-per. Vesper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VES).
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- VES
- per
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vesper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of vesper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VES-puh.
What does vesper mean?
- The bell that summons worshippers to vespers; the vesper-bell.
- The evening.
- A vesper martini.
- Evening.
Where does vesper come from?
From Old French vespre, from Latin vesper (“evening star”).
Questions about saying vesper
How do you pronounce vesper?
Say VES-per. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɛspɚ/. In British English it is /ˈvɛspə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vesper?
Vesper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VES). Broken into parts: VES · per.
Is vesper 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 /ˈvɛspə/ (VES-puh).