How to pronounce vase
Say it like VAYS. Vase is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- VAYS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tip: Americans say 'vayss' or 'vayz'; Britons say 'vahz'.
Vase pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VAYSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of vase
American and British speakers say vase in essentially the same way: /veɪs/ in the US and /vɑːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: VAHZ.
Other ways to say vase
Vase also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- VAHZ /vɑz/
What does vase mean?
- an open jar of glass or porcelain used as an ornament or to hold flowers
Where does vase come from?
Borrowed from Middle French vase, from Latin vās.
Words that rhyme with vase
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of vase.
Questions about saying vase
How do you pronounce vase?
Say VAYS. The American pronunciation is /veɪs/. In British English it is /vɑːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vase?
Vase is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: VAYS.
Do Americans and Brits say vase the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /veɪs/ and the British form is /vɑːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.