How to Pronounce Verbena

To pronounce "verbena", say VERB-en-a — 3 syllables, IPA /vɝˈbinə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/vɝˈbinə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “verbena”

"verbena" has 3 syllables: verb-en-a. It rhymes with patina and domina, if that helps it stick.

What does verbena mean?

noun

  1. Verbena, a genus of herbaceous plants of which several species are extensively cultivated for the great beauty of their flowers; vervain.

Words that rhyme with verbena

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

patinadominareginasubpoenagalenaangelinaconcertinavinaballerinamedinalatinatina

Related words

vervainvervineveronicaperisterionbrooklime

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "verbena"?▾

"Verbena" has 3 syllables: verb · en · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "verbena"?▾

The IPA transcription of "verbena" is /vɝˈbinə/.

What does "verbena" mean?▾

Verbena: Verbena, a genus of herbaceous plants of which several species are extensively cultivated for the great beauty of their flowers; vervain.

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