How to pronounce vane
Say it like VAYN. Vane is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- VAYN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vane pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of vane
American and British speakers say vane in essentially the same way: /veɪn/ in the US and /veɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: VAYN.
What does vane mean?
- A weather vane.
- Any of several usually relatively thin, rigid, flat, or sometimes curved surfaces radially mounted along an axis, as a blade in a turbine or a sail on a windmill, that is turned by or used to turn a fluid.
- The flattened, web-like part of a feather, consisting of a series of barbs on either side of the shaft.
Where does vane come from?
Cognate with Saterland Frisian Foone (“flag, banner”), Dutch vaan (“banner, flag”), German Low German Fahn (“flag”), German Fahne.
Words that rhyme with vane
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Words that sound like vane
Questions about saying vane
How do you pronounce vane?
Say VAYN. The American pronunciation is /veɪn/. In British English it is /veɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vane?
Vane is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: VAYN.
Do Americans and Brits say vane the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /veɪn/ and the British form is /veɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as vane?
Vane sounds the same as vain, vein in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.