English pronunciation · Words Starting with V
Verb Pronunciation
Verb is pronounced VURB, IPA /ˈvɝb/.
VURB
US /ˈvɝb/ · UK /ˈvɜːb/
Syllables: VURB (1 syllable)
noun: A word that names an action or a state, such as run, seem, or think.
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Verb in a Sentence
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- Every verb in the list is irregular.
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Common Mispronunciations of Verb
Not VAIRB
The vowel is the ur of bird, not the air of bear. English spells that sound with er, ir, and ur alike.
Not WURB
The v needs the top teeth on the lower lip. A w rounds the lips instead and is a frequent swap for speakers of German, Hindi, and Dutch.
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