To pronounce "vermilion", say VERM-il-ion — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
vermilion
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VERM-il-ion
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"vermilion" has 3 syllables: verm-il-ion. It rhymes with pavilion and vermillion, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: vermillion — easy to mix up when writing.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Vermilion" has 3 syllables: verm · il · ion.
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