How to pronounce Versailles
Say it like vair-SY. Versailles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SY).
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- vair
- SY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Versailles pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vairKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of Versailles
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: vair-SY.
Other ways to say Versailles
Versailles also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- vair-SAYLZ /vɛrˈseɪlz/
What does Versailles mean?
- a city in north central France near Paris; site of the Palace of Versailles that was built by Louis XIV in the 17th century
- a palace built in the 17th century for Louis XIV southwest of Paris near the city of Versailles
Words that rhyme with Versailles
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Questions about saying Versailles
How do you pronounce Versailles?
Say vair-SY. The American pronunciation is /vɛrˈsaɪ/. In British English it is /vɛəˈsaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Versailles?
Versailles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SY). Broken into parts: vair · SY.
Is Versailles pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /vɛəˈsaɪ/ (vair-SY).