How to pronounce viand
Say it like VY-und. Viand has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VY).
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- VY
- und
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Viand 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.
- undKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of viand
American and British speakers say viand in essentially the same way: /ˈvaɪənd/ in the US and /ˈvaɪənd/ in the UK.
British respelling: VY-und.
What does viand mean?
- rice topping; any food eaten with rice as a part of a main course meal.
Where does viand come from?
The Philippines usage is an anglicization of Spanish vianda (which is ultimately from Latin via French), which is used to translate ulam in Tagalog.
Questions about saying viand
How do you pronounce viand?
Say VY-und. The American pronunciation is /ˈvaɪənd/. In British English it is /ˈvaɪənd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in viand?
Viand has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VY). Broken into parts: VY · und.
Do Americans and Brits say viand the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvaɪənd/ and the British form is /ˈvaɪənd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.