How to Pronounce “Versace”

American (US)

/vərˈsɑːtʃeɪ/

British (UK)

/vəˈsɑːtʃeɪ/

proper noun — An Italian luxury fashion company founded by Gianni Versace in 1978.

Where the stress falls. “Versace” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /vərˈsɑːtʃeɪ/ 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. /vərˈsɑːtʃeɪ/ 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.

What does "Versace" mean?

Versace (proper noun): An Italian luxury fashion company founded by Gianni Versace in 1978.

How do you pronounce "Versace" in American vs British English?

American English: /vərˈsɑːtʃeɪ/. British English: /vəˈsɑːtʃeɪ/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.

What is the IPA transcription of "Versace"?

/vərˈsɑːtʃeɪ/ in American English, /vəˈsɑːtʃeɪ/ in British English.

Which syllable is stressed in "Versace"?

“Versace” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /vərˈsɑːtʃeɪ/ 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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