How to pronounce Vichy
Say it like VEE-shee. Vichy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VEE).
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- VEE
- shee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vichy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- sheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Vichy
American and British speakers say Vichy in essentially the same way: /ˈviʃi/ in the US and /ˈviːʃi/ in the UK.
British respelling: VEE-shee.
What does Vichy mean?
- A town in Allier department, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, France; the capital of Vichy France during World War II.
Where does Vichy come from?
From French Vichy, from Occitan Vichèi, phonetically evolved from the Latin place name Vippiacus, itself named after an agricultural field belonging to a farmer named Vippius.
Words that rhyme with Vichy
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Questions about saying Vichy
How do you pronounce Vichy?
Say VEE-shee. The American pronunciation is /ˈviʃi/. In British English it is /ˈviːʃi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Vichy?
Vichy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VEE). Broken into parts: VEE · shee.
Do Americans and Brits say Vichy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈviʃi/ and the British form is /ˈviːʃi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.