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