How to pronounce vessels
Say it like VES-ulz. Vessels has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VES).
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- VES
- ulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vessels pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of vessels
American and British speakers say vessels in essentially the same way: /ˈvɛsəlz/ in the US and /ˈvɛsəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: VES-ulz.
What does vessels mean?
- plural of vessel How to pronounce vessel
- third-person singular simple present indicative of vessel How to pronounce vessel
Questions about saying vessels
How do you pronounce vessels?
Say VES-ulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɛsəlz/. In British English it is /ˈvɛsəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vessels?
Vessels has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VES). Broken into parts: VES · ulz.
Do Americans and Brits say vessels the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvɛsəlz/ and the British form is /ˈvɛsəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.