How to Pronounce Verse

To pronounce "verse", say VERS-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈvɜːs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈvɜːs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “verse”

"verse" has 2 syllables: vers-e. It rhymes with terse and coerce, if that helps it stick.

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

What does verse mean?

noun

  1. A poetic form with regular meter and a fixed rhyme scheme.

    “Restoration literature is well known for its carefully constructed verse.”

  2. Poetic form in general.

    “The restrictions of verse have been steadily relaxed over time.”

verb

  1. To compose verses.
  2. To tell in verse, or poetry.

Synonyms

poetrystanza

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Words that rhyme with verse

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tersecoercediverseinverseperverseadversedispersecurseimmerseaversepursereverse

Related words

rhymeversifypoetrypoetizepoesystanzapoemlimerick

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "verse"?▾

"Verse" has 2 syllables: vers · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "verse"?▾

The IPA transcription of "verse" is /ˈvɜːs/.

What does "verse" mean?▾

Verse: A poetic form with regular meter and a fixed rhyme scheme.

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