How to pronounce vee
Say it like VEE. Vee is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- VEE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vee pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of vee
American and British speakers say vee in essentially the same way: /vi/ in the US and /viː/ in the UK.
British respelling: VEE.
What does vee mean?
- The name of the Latin script letter V/v.
- Something with the shape of the letter V.
- The arc of the field, forward of the batsman, from cover to midwicket, in which drives are played.
- To form something into a "v" shape, particularly as part of a welding, machining, or manufacturing process.
Words that rhyme with vee
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of vee.
Words that sound like vee
Questions about saying vee
How do you pronounce vee?
Say VEE. The American pronunciation is /vi/. In British English it is /viː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vee?
Vee is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: VEE.
Do Americans and Brits say vee the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /vi/ and the British form is /viː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as vee?
Vee sounds the same as ve, v, vi in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.