How to pronounce vestiary
Say it like VES-tee-er-ee. Vestiary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VES).
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- VES
- tee
- er
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vestiary 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of vestiary
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3.
British respelling: VES-teer-ree.
What does vestiary mean?
- A dressing room or storeroom for clothes, especially in a church or other religious house.
- Clothing; garments.
- Pertaining to clothes or clothing.
Where does vestiary come from?
From Old French vestiarie, from Latin vestiarium, from vestis (“clothing”).
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Questions about saying vestiary
How do you pronounce vestiary?
Say VES-tee-er-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɛstiˌɛri/. In British English it is /ˈvɛstɪəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vestiary?
Vestiary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VES). Broken into parts: VES · tee · er · ee.
Is vestiary pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ˈvɛstɪəri/ (VES-teer-ree).