How to pronounce Vila
Say it like VEE-luh. Vila has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VEE).
- VEE
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vila 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.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Vila
American and British speakers say Vila in essentially the same way: /ˈvilə/ in the US and /ˈviːlə/ in the UK.
British respelling: VEE-luh.
What does Vila mean?
- capital of Vanuatu
Where does Vila come from?
Borrowed from Serbo-Croatian víla and Slovene vila.
Words that rhyme with Vila
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Vila.
Questions about saying Vila
How do you pronounce Vila?
Say VEE-luh. The American pronunciation is /ˈvilə/. In British English it is /ˈviːlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Vila?
Vila has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VEE). Broken into parts: VEE · luh.
Do Americans and Brits say Vila the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvilə/ and the British form is /ˈviːlə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.