How to pronounce vaseline
Say it like VAS-uh-leen. Vaseline has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAS).
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- VAS
- uh
- leen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vaseline pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VASSay 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.
- leenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of vaseline
American and British speakers say vaseline in essentially the same way: /ˈvæsəlin/ in the US and /ˈvæsəliːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: VAS-uh-leen.
What does vaseline mean?
- Petroleum jelly.
- Any particular kind of petroleum jelly or of any similar lubricant.
- To lubricate with vaseline.“Even at this late date, vaselining will preserve the best of these leathers.”
Words that rhyme with vaseline
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of vaseline.
Questions about saying vaseline
How do you pronounce vaseline?
Say VAS-uh-leen. The American pronunciation is /ˈvæsəlin/. In British English it is /ˈvæsəliːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vaseline?
Vaseline has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAS). Broken into parts: VAS · uh · leen.
Do Americans and Brits say vaseline the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvæsəlin/ and the British form is /ˈvæsəliːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.