How to pronounce Vesuvius
Say it like vuh-SOO-vee-us. Vesuvius has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOO).
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- vuh
- SOO
- vee
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vesuvius pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- veeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Vesuvius
American and British speakers say Vesuvius in essentially the same way: /vəˈsuviəs/ in the US and /vəˈsuːviəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: vuh-SOO-vee-us.
What does Vesuvius mean?
- A volcanic mountain located on the Gulf of Naples in Italy.
Where does Vesuvius come from?
From Latin Vesuvius, of uncertain origin.
Questions about saying Vesuvius
How do you pronounce Vesuvius?
Say vuh-SOO-vee-us. The American pronunciation is /vəˈsuviəs/. In British English it is /vəˈsuːviəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Vesuvius?
Vesuvius has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOO). Broken into parts: vuh · SOO · vee · us.
Do Americans and Brits say Vesuvius the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /vəˈsuviəs/ and the British form is /vəˈsuːviəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.