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Vermilion Pronunciation
Vermilion is pronounced ver-MI-lyuhn, IPA /vɝˈmɪljən/.
ver-MI-lyuhn
US /vɝˈmɪljən/ · UK /vɜːˈmɪliən/
Syllables: ver · MI · lyuhn (3 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
noun and adjective: A brilliant red pigment, or the colour of it.
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Vermilion in a Sentence
- The temple doors were painted vermilion.
- A streak of vermilion ran across the canvas.
- She chose vermilion over a softer red.
Common Mispronunciations of Vermilion
Not ver-MI-lee-uhn
That li in the middle runs together as lyuhn, which holds the word at three beats rather than four.
Not VER-mi-lyuhn
MI is the loud beat, and the ver in front of it goes past quickly.
Tip: One l is the standard spelling, although vermillion with two turns up often enough to look right.
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