How to Pronounce "verve"
word
ˈvɝv
VURV
vˈɜːv
VURV
Definition
Great energy, spirit, or enthusiasm, especially in artistic activities or performances.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈvɝv
British English
vˈɜːv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
VURV
UK
VURV
Listen in Context
She played the piano with great verve.
The actor delivered his lines with verve.
Her painting is full of verve and color.
You can feel the verve in his writing—it just jumps off the page.