How to Pronounce Verdigris

To pronounce "verdigris", say VERD-igr-is — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈvɝ.də.ɡɹis/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈvɝ.də.ɡɹis/

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💡 Tip for remembering “verdigris”

"verdigris" has 3 syllables: verd-igr-is.

What does verdigris mean?

noun

  1. A blue-green patina or rust that forms on copper-containing metals.
  2. Copper acetate.

verb

  1. To cover, or coat, with verdigris.

    “An old verdigrised brass bugle. — Hawthorne.”

Synonyms

aerugoSpanish green

Related words

patinaverdegrisaerugoverditerviridian

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "verdigris"?▾

"Verdigris" has 3 syllables: verd · igr · is.

What is the IPA transcription of "verdigris"?▾

The IPA transcription of "verdigris" is /ˈvɝ.də.ɡɹis/.

What does "verdigris" mean?▾

Verdigris: A blue-green patina or rust that forms on copper-containing metals.

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