How to pronounce vehemence
Say it like VEE-uh-muns. Vehemence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VEE).
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- VEE
- uh
- muns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vehemence 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- munsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of vehemence
American and British speakers say vehemence in essentially the same way: /ˈviəməns/ in the US and /ˈviːəməns/ in the UK.
British respelling: VEE-uh-muns.
Other ways to say vehemence
Vehemence also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- vuh-HEE-muns /vəˈhiməns/
What does vehemence mean?
- An intense concentration, force or power.“The bear attacked with vengeance and vehemence.”
- A wild or turbulent ferocity or fury.“His response was bursting with hatred and vehemence.”
- Eagerness, fervor, excessive strong feeling.
Where does vehemence come from?
From Middle English vehemens, vemance, from Old French vëemence, vehemence, from Latin vehementia (“eagerness, strength”), from vehemens (“eager”).
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying vehemence
How do you pronounce vehemence?
Say VEE-uh-muns. The American pronunciation is /ˈviəməns/. In British English it is /ˈviːəməns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vehemence?
Vehemence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VEE). Broken into parts: VEE · uh · muns.
Do Americans and Brits say vehemence the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈviəməns/ and the British form is /ˈviːəməns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.