American English pronunciation

How to pronounce verses

IPA transcription: ['vɚsɪz]

Hear “verses” pronounced

['vɚsɪz]

Quality: 0.98

['vɚsɪz]

Quality: 0.98

['vɚsɪz]

Quality: 0.98

Noun

Verb

  • compose verses or put into verse

    “He versified the ancient saga”

  • familiarize through thorough study or experience

    “She versed herself in Roman archeology”

Usage examples

  • The hijackers recited Quran verses and tried to reassure the Algerian passengers.
  • It is famous for such call-and-response verses as What's your name?
  • The universes contained within them are his alone.
  • Not many biographic sources exist about Kornaros apart from the last verses of "Erotokritos".
  • Alternative hit "Fat Lip", which incorporated verses of what one critic called "brat rap.
  • Only in the Authorized Version does the translation vary between the two verses.
  • Capaldi had originally written only two verses of lyrics.
  • "You're looking for witch doctors." He spoke some verses from the Koran, and moved on.
  • The other son was a poet, and delighted all of Rome with his beautiful verses.
  • The Barroso mountain range traverses the province.