How to pronounce vestibule
Say it like VES-tuh-byool. Vestibule has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VES).
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- VES
- tuh
- byool
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vestibule 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- byoolGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of vestibule
American and British speakers say vestibule in essentially the same way: /ˈvɛstəˌbjul/ in the US and /ˈvɛstɪbjuːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: VES-tih-byool.
What does vestibule mean?
- A small entrance hall, antechamber, passage, or room between the outer door and the main hall, lobby, or interior of a building.
- A large entrance hall in a temple or palace.
- An enclosed entrance at the end of a railway passenger car.
- To furnish with a vestibule or vestibules.
Where does vestibule come from?
Early 17th century, borrowed from French vestibule (“entrance court”), from Latin vestibulum (“forecourt, entrance court; entrance”), from vestiō (“to dress, clothe, vest”) + -bulum (“place, location”, nominal suffix).
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Questions about saying vestibule
How do you pronounce vestibule?
Say VES-tuh-byool. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɛstəˌbjul/. In British English it is /ˈvɛstɪbjuːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vestibule?
Vestibule has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VES). Broken into parts: VES · tuh · byool.
Do Americans and Brits say vestibule the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvɛstəˌbjul/ and the British form is /ˈvɛstɪbjuːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.