How to pronounce vanities
Say it like VAN-uh-teez. Vanities has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAN).
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US American/ˈvænətiz/VAN-uh-teez
UK British/ˈvænətiz/VAN-uh-teez
- VAN
- uh
- teez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vanities pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of vanities
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: VAN-uh-teez.
What does vanities mean?
noun
- plural of vanity How to pronounce vanity
Questions about saying vanities
How do you pronounce vanities?
Say VAN-uh-teez. The American pronunciation is /ˈvænətiz/. In British English it is /ˈvænətiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vanities?
Vanities has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAN). Broken into parts: VAN · uh · teez.
Is vanities pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈvænətiz/ (VAN-uh-teez).