How to pronounce vestibules
Say it like VES-tih-byoolz. Vestibules has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VES).
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- VES
- tih
- byoolz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vestibules 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.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- byoolzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of vestibules
American and British speakers say vestibules in essentially the same way: /ˈvɛstɪˌbjulz/ in the US and /ˈvɛstɪˌbjuːlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: VES-tih-byoolz.
What does vestibules mean?
- plural of vestibule. How to pronounce vestibule
Questions about saying vestibules
How do you pronounce vestibules?
Say VES-tih-byoolz. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɛstɪˌbjulz/. In British English it is /ˈvɛstɪˌbjuːlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vestibules?
Vestibules has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VES). Broken into parts: VES · tih · byoolz.
Do Americans and Brits say vestibules the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvɛstɪˌbjulz/ and the British form is /ˈvɛstɪˌbjuːlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.