How to pronounce vignettes
Say it like vih-NYETS. Vignettes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NYETS).
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- vih
- NYETS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vignettes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NYETSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of vignettes
American and British speakers say vignettes in essentially the same way: /vɪˈnjɛts/ in the US and /vɪˈnjɛts/ in the UK.
British respelling: vih-NYETS.
What does vignettes mean?
- plural of vignette How to pronounce vignette
- third-person singular simple present indicative of vignette How to pronounce vignette
Words that rhyme with vignettes
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of vignettes.
Questions about saying vignettes
How do you pronounce vignettes?
Say vih-NYETS. The American pronunciation is /vɪˈnjɛts/. In British English it is /vɪˈnjɛts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vignettes?
Vignettes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NYETS). Broken into parts: vih · NYETS.
Do Americans and Brits say vignettes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /vɪˈnjɛts/ and the British form is /vɪˈnjɛts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.