How to Pronounce “Vermeer”
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- American (US)
- /vɚˈmɪəɹ/
- British (UK)
- /vəˈmɪə/
What “Vermeer” means
proper noun — A surname.
Pronunciation Notes
Where the stress falls. “Vermeer” has 2 syllables, and the transcription /vɚˈmɪəɹ/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
An unstressed vowel reduces to schwa. /vɚˈmɪəɹ/ contains a schwa /ə/ — the short, neutral “uh” that English unstressed syllables collapse into. Saying /ə/ there, instead of the vowel the spelling suggests, is most of what makes the word sound native.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Vermeer" mean?
Vermeer (proper noun): A surname.
How do you pronounce "Vermeer" in American vs British English?
American English: /vɚˈmɪəɹ/. British English: /vəˈmɪə/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.
What is the IPA transcription of "Vermeer"?
/vɚˈmɪəɹ/ in American English, /vəˈmɪə/ in British English.
Which syllable is stressed in "Vermeer"?
“Vermeer” has 2 syllables, and the transcription /vɚˈmɪəɹ/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
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