How to pronounce Sevilla
Say it like seh-VIL-uh. Sevilla has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VIL).
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- seh
- VIL
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sevilla pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- VILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Sevilla
American and British speakers say Sevilla in essentially the same way: /sɛˈvɪlə/ in the US and /sɛˈvɪlə/ in the UK.
British respelling: seh-VIL-uh.
What does Sevilla mean?
- a city in southwestern Spain; a major port and cultural center; the capital of bullfighting in Spain
Words that rhyme with Sevilla
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Sevilla.
Questions about saying Sevilla
How do you pronounce Sevilla?
Say seh-VIL-uh. The American pronunciation is /sɛˈvɪlə/. In British English it is /sɛˈvɪlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Sevilla?
Sevilla has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VIL). Broken into parts: seh · VIL · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say Sevilla the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɛˈvɪlə/ and the British form is /sɛˈvɪlə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.