How to pronounce vagus
Say it like VAY-gus. Vagus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAY).
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- VAY
- gus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vagus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- gusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of vagus
American and British speakers say vagus in essentially the same way: /ˈveɪɡəs/ in the US and /ˈveɪɡəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: VAY-gus.
What does vagus mean?
- A homeless person or vagrant.
Where does vagus come from?
Borrowing from Latin vagus (“wandering, rambling, strolling”).
Words that rhyme with vagus
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of vagus.
Questions about saying vagus
How do you pronounce vagus?
Say VAY-gus. The American pronunciation is /ˈveɪɡəs/. In British English it is /ˈveɪɡəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vagus?
Vagus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAY). Broken into parts: VAY · gus.
Do Americans and Brits say vagus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈveɪɡəs/ and the British form is /ˈveɪɡəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.