How to pronounce vestige
Say it like VES-tij. Vestige has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VES).
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- VES
- tij
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vestige 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.
- tijKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of vestige
American and British speakers say vestige in essentially the same way: /ˈvɛstɪdʒ/ in the US and /ˈvɛstɪdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: VES-tij.
What does vestige mean?
- A mark left on the earth by a foot.
- A faint mark or visible sign left by something which is lost, or has perished, or is no longer present.“the vestiges of ancient magnificence in Palmyra”
- A vestigial organ; a non-functional organ or body part that was once functional in an evolutionary ancestor.
Where does vestige come from?
From French vestige, from Latin vestīgium (“footstep, footprint, track, the sole of the foot, a trace, mark”).
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Questions about saying vestige
How do you pronounce vestige?
Say VES-tij. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɛstɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ˈvɛstɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vestige?
Vestige has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VES). Broken into parts: VES · tij.
Do Americans and Brits say vestige the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvɛstɪdʒ/ and the British form is /ˈvɛstɪdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.