How to pronounce vernier
American English pronunciation
VUR-nee-er
- IPA
- /ˈvɝni.ɚ/
- Syllables
- VUR · nee · er (3 syllables, stress on the 1st)
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What vernier means
A small sliding scale for reading a measure more finely
In a sentence: With the vernier on her calipers, Mia measured the bolt to a tenth of a millimeter.
Where it comes from: It is named after Pierre Vernier, who invented it.
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