How to pronounce vases
Say it like VAY-suz. Vases has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAY).
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- VAY
- suz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vases 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.
- suzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of vases
American and British speakers say vases in essentially the same way: /ˈveɪsəz/ in the US and /ˈveɪsəz/ in the UK.
British respelling: VAY-suz.
Other ways to say vases
Vases also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- VAH-ziz /ˈvɑzɪz/
What does vases mean?
- plural of vase How to pronounce vase
- third-person singular simple present indicative of vase How to pronounce vase
Words that rhyme with vases
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of vases.
Questions about saying vases
How do you pronounce vases?
Say VAY-suz. The American pronunciation is /ˈveɪsəz/. In British English it is /ˈveɪsəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vases?
Vases has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAY). Broken into parts: VAY · suz.
Do Americans and Brits say vases the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈveɪsəz/ and the British form is /ˈveɪsəz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.