How to pronounce vial
Say it like VY-ul. Vial has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VY).
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- VY
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vial pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of vial
- American English uses 2 syllables and British English 1.
British respelling: VYLE.
What does vial mean?
- A glass or plastic vessel or bottle, especially a small tube-shaped bottle used to store medicine, perfume or other chemicals.
- To keep or put (something, especially a liquid) in, or as if in, a vial (noun sense).
Where does vial come from?
From Middle English vial, viole, a variant of fiole, phiole, phial (“small bowl or cup for liquids, etc.; flask”) [and other forms]: see further at phial.
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Words that rhyme with vial
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Questions about saying vial
How do you pronounce vial?
Say VY-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈvaɪəl/. In British English it is /vaɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vial?
Vial has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VY). Broken into parts: VY · ul.
Is vial pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 2 syllables and British English 1. The British form is /vaɪl/ (VYLE).