How to pronounce Vega
Say it like VAY-guh. Vega has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAY).
- VAY
- guh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vega 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.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Vega
American and British speakers say Vega in essentially the same way: /ˈveɪɡə/ in the US and /ˈviːɡə/ in the UK.
British respelling: VEE-guh.
What does Vega mean?
- A small city, the county seat of Oldham County, Texas, United States.
- An open tract of ground; a plain, especially one which is moist and fertile, such as those used for growing tobacco.
- A measurement of the sensitivity of the value of an option to changes in the implied volatility of the price of the underlying asset.
Where does Vega come from?
Borrowed from Spanish vega (“meadow, fertile lowland”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with Vega
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Vega.
Questions about saying Vega
How do you pronounce Vega?
Say VAY-guh. The American pronunciation is /ˈveɪɡə/. In British English it is /ˈviːɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Vega?
Vega has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAY). Broken into parts: VAY · guh.
Do Americans and Brits say Vega the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈveɪɡə/ and the British form is /ˈviːɡə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.