How to Pronounce Versatile

To pronounce "versatile", say VERS-at-il-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈvɝsətl̩/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/ˈvɝsətl̩/

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💡 Tip for remembering “versatile”

"versatile" has 4 syllables: vers-at-il-e. It rhymes with reconcile and vile, if that helps it stick.

What does versatile mean?

adjective

  1. Capable of doing many things competently.
  2. Having varied uses or many functions.

Words that rhyme with versatile

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

reconcilevilebeguilejuvenilesenilehostilepileaislesmilerevilefiletrial

Related words

variousvariablevariedskilledflexiblemobileversatilitydiversified

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "versatile"?▾

"Versatile" has 4 syllables: vers · at · il · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "versatile"?▾

The IPA transcription of "versatile" is /ˈvɝsətl̩/.

What does "versatile" mean?▾

Versatile: Capable of doing many things competently.

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