How to pronounce pavillion
Say it like puh-VIL-yun. Pavillion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VIL).
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- puh
- VIL
- yun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pavillion pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- VILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pavillion
American and British speakers say pavillion in essentially the same way: /pəˈvɪljən/ in the US and /pəˈvɪljən/ in the UK.
British respelling: puh-VIL-yun.
What does pavillion mean?
- Alternative spelling of pavilion (obsolete, except in the names of theatres, hotels, etc.)
Words that rhyme with pavillion
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pavillion.
Words that sound like pavillion
Questions about saying pavillion
How do you pronounce pavillion?
Say puh-VIL-yun. The American pronunciation is /pəˈvɪljən/. In British English it is /pəˈvɪljən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pavillion?
Pavillion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VIL). Broken into parts: puh · VIL · yun.
Do Americans and Brits say pavillion the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pəˈvɪljən/ and the British form is /pəˈvɪljən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as pavillion?
Pavillion sounds the same as pavilion in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.