How to Pronounce Verdure

To pronounce "verdure", say VERD-ur-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈvɜːdjə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈvɜːdjə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “verdure”

"verdure" has 3 syllables: verd-ur-e. It rhymes with verger and perjure, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: verger — easy to mix up when writing.

What does verdure mean?

noun

  1. The greenness of lush or growing vegetation; also: the vegetation itself.
  2. (hence) A condition of health and vigour.

verb

  1. To cover with verdure.

Words that rhyme with verdure

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

vergerperjuremergersergerpurgerscourgerurgerdemergermegamerger

Related words

verdancygreenerygreennessyellowervertgreenagegreenstuffgreen

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "verdure"?▾

"Verdure" has 3 syllables: verd · ur · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "verdure"?▾

The IPA transcription of "verdure" is /ˈvɜːdjə/.

What does "verdure" mean?▾

Verdure: The greenness of lush or growing vegetation; also: the vegetation itself.

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