How to Pronounce Vernier

To pronounce "vernier", say VERN-ier — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

VERN-ier

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💡 Tip for remembering “vernier”

"vernier" has 2 syllables: vern-ier. It rhymes with journeyer and bernier, if that helps it stick.

What does vernier mean?

noun

  1. A secondary scale with finer graduations than the primary scale of a measuring device; the vernier measures between graduations of the larger scale.
  2. A secondary control input with finer control than the primary, or coarse, input; for example the vernier frequency tuning knob on a radio.

Words that rhyme with vernier

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journeyerbernier

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "vernier"?▾

"Vernier" has 2 syllables: vern · ier.

What does "vernier" mean?▾

Vernier: A secondary scale with finer graduations than the primary scale of a measuring device; the vernier measures between graduations of the larger scale.

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