How to pronounce vail
Say it like VAYL. Vail is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- VAYL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vail pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VAYLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of vail
American and British speakers say vail in essentially the same way: /veɪl/ in the US and /veɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: VAYL.
What does vail mean?
- To lower or “dip” a carried flag or banner in a salute by a forward reducing of the angle of the pike/flagstaff with respect to the ground; in extreme instances, as when saluting a monarch, both the banner and the finial of the pike are allowed to rest upon the ground.
Where does vail come from?
From Middle English vayle, from Old French vail, from valoir (“to be worth”), from Latin valeō (“to be worth”).
Words that rhyme with vail
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Words that sound like vail
Questions about saying vail
How do you pronounce vail?
Say VAYL. The American pronunciation is /veɪl/. In British English it is /veɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vail?
Vail is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: VAYL.
Do Americans and Brits say vail the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /veɪl/ and the British form is /veɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as vail?
Vail sounds the same as vale, veil, valle in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.