How to pronounce vigils
Say it like VIJ-ulz. Vigils has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIJ).
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- VIJ
- ulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vigils pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VIJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of vigils
American and British speakers say vigils in essentially the same way: /ˈvɪdʒəlz/ in the US and /ˈvɪdʒəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: VIJ-ulz.
What does vigils mean?
- plural of vigil How to pronounce vigil
- third-person singular simple present indicative of vigil How to pronounce vigil
Questions about saying vigils
How do you pronounce vigils?
Say VIJ-ulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɪdʒəlz/. In British English it is /ˈvɪdʒəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vigils?
Vigils has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIJ). Broken into parts: VIJ · ulz.
Do Americans and Brits say vigils the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvɪdʒəlz/ and the British form is /ˈvɪdʒəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.