How to Pronounce Versed

To pronounce "versed", say VERS-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /vɜː(r)st/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/vɜː(r)st/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “versed”

"versed" has 2 syllables: vers-ed. It rhymes with coerced and burst, if that helps it stick.

What does versed mean?

verb

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

verb

  1. To oppose, to compete against, especially in a video game.

    “Verse him, G!”

adjective

  1. Knowledgeable or skilled, either through study or experience; familiar; practiced

Words that rhyme with versed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

coercedburstcursedimmersedfirstoutburstcloudburstthirsttraverseddispersedinterspersedpursed

Related words

knowledgeableinformedknowledgefocusedpaidsinemadesines

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "versed"?▾

"Versed" has 2 syllables: vers · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "versed"?▾

The IPA transcription of "versed" is /vɜː(r)st/.

What does "versed" mean?▾

Versed: To compose verses.

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