How to pronounce vexillary
Say it like VEK-suh-ler-ee. Vexillary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VEK).
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- VEK
- suh
- ler
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vexillary pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lerGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of vexillary
American and British speakers say vexillary in essentially the same way: /ˈvɛksəˌlɛri/ in the US and /ˈvɛksɪləri/ in the UK.
British respelling: VEK-sih-luh-ree.
What does vexillary mean?
- Creating a partition.
- Larger than the other (leaves, petals, etc.) and rising above them.
- A standard-bearer of a vexillum.
Where does vexillary come from?
From Latin vexillarius: compare French vexillaire.
Questions about saying vexillary
How do you pronounce vexillary?
Say VEK-suh-ler-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɛksəˌlɛri/. In British English it is /ˈvɛksɪləri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vexillary?
Vexillary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VEK). Broken into parts: VEK · suh · ler · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say vexillary the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvɛksəˌlɛri/ and the British form is /ˈvɛksɪləri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.