How to pronounce Seville
Say it like suh-VIL. Seville has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VIL).
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- suh
- VIL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Seville pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep 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.
American vs British pronunciation of Seville
American and British speakers say Seville in essentially the same way: /səˈvɪl/ in the US and /səˈvɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-VIL.
What does Seville mean?
- The capital city of Andalusia, Spain.
- A province of Andalusia, Spain.
Words that rhyme with Seville
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Seville.
Questions about saying Seville
How do you pronounce Seville?
Say suh-VIL. The American pronunciation is /səˈvɪl/. In British English it is /səˈvɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Seville?
Seville has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VIL). Broken into parts: suh · VIL.
Do Americans and Brits say Seville the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈvɪl/ and the British form is /səˈvɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.