How to Pronounce Verses

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/-əz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “verses”

"verses" has 2 syllables: vers-es. It rhymes with versus and intersperses, if that helps it stick.

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

What does verses 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.

verb

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

    “Verse him, G!”

Synonyms

poetrystanza

Words that rhyme with verses

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

versusinterspersesconversesreimbursescursesnursesreversespurseshearsesrehearses

Related words

rhymeversifypoetrypoetizepoesyayatcommunicationslines

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "verses"?▾

"Verses" has 2 syllables: vers · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "verses"?▾

The IPA transcription of "verses" is /-əz/.

What does "verses" mean?▾

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

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