How to pronounce vassal
Say it like VAS-ul. Vassal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAS).
- VAS
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vassal 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.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of vassal
American and British speakers say vassal in essentially the same way: /ˈvæsəl/ in the US and /ˈvæsəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: VAS-ul.
What does vassal mean?
- Any subordinate bound by similar close ties.
- Resembling a vassal; slavish; servile.
- To treat as a vassal or to reduce to the position of a vassal; to subject to control; to enslave.
- To subordinate to someone or something.
Where does vassal come from?
From Middle English vassal, from Old French vassal, from Medieval Latin vassallus (“manservant, domestic, retainer”), from Latin vassus (“servant”), from Gaulish *wassos (“young man, squire”), from Proto-Celtic *wastos (“servant”) (compare
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Words that rhyme with vassal
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Questions about saying vassal
How do you pronounce vassal?
Say VAS-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈvæsəl/. In British English it is /ˈvæsəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vassal?
Vassal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAS). Broken into parts: VAS · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say vassal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvæsəl/ and the British form is /ˈvæsəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.