How to pronounce vetiver
Say it like VET-ih-ver. Vetiver has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VET).
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US American/ˈvɛtɪvɚ/VET-ih-ver
UK British/ˈvɛtɪvə/VET-ih-vuh
- VET
- ih
- ver
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vetiver pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of vetiver
- 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: VET-ih-vuh.
What does vetiver mean?
noun
- The grass Chrysopogon zizanioides (synonym Vetiveria zizanioides), which is native to India, but planted throughout the tropics for its fragrant roots and for erosion control.
- The aromatic root of the grass.
- An essential oil derived from the root; the fragrance of the oil.
Questions about saying vetiver
How do you pronounce vetiver?
Say VET-ih-ver. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɛtɪvɚ/. In British English it is /ˈvɛtɪvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vetiver?
Vetiver has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VET). Broken into parts: VET · ih · ver.
Is vetiver 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 /ˈvɛtɪvə/ (VET-ih-vuh).