How to pronounce vapor
Say it like VAY-per. Vapor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAY).
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- VAY
- per
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vapor 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.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of vapor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VAY-puh.
What does vapor mean?
- a visible suspension in the air of particles of some substance
- the process of becoming a vapor
Where does vapor come from?
From Middle English vapor, from Anglo-Norman vapor, Old French vapor, from Latin vapor (“steam, heat”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- vapour
Words that rhyme with vapor
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of vapor.
Questions about saying vapor
How do you pronounce vapor?
Say VAY-per. The American pronunciation is /ˈveɪpɚ/. In British English it is /ˈveɪpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vapor?
Vapor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAY). Broken into parts: VAY · per.
Is vapor pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈveɪpə/ (VAY-puh).