How to pronounce vielle
Say it like vee-EL. Vielle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EL).
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- vee
- EL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vielle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- veeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of vielle
American and British speakers say vielle in essentially the same way: /viˈɛl/ in the US and /viˈɛl/ in the UK.
British respelling: vee-EL.
What does vielle mean?
- A medieval stringed instrument similar to a violin.
- The hurdy-gurdy.
Where does vielle come from?
From Old French viele, vielle.
Words that rhyme with vielle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of vielle.
Questions about saying vielle
How do you pronounce vielle?
Say vee-EL. The American pronunciation is /viˈɛl/. In British English it is /viˈɛl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vielle?
Vielle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EL). Broken into parts: vee · EL.
Do Americans and Brits say vielle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /viˈɛl/ and the British form is /viˈɛl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.