How to pronounce vilayet
Say it like vil-uh-YET. Vilayet has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (YET).
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- vil
- uh
- YET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vilayet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vilGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- YETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of vilayet
American and British speakers say vilayet in essentially the same way: /ˌvɪləˈjɛt/ in the US and /ˌvɪləˈjɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: vil-uh-YET.
What does vilayet mean?
- A province, particularly (historical) the first-level administrative divisions of the Ottoman Empire.
Words that rhyme with vilayet
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of vilayet.
Questions about saying vilayet
How do you pronounce vilayet?
Say vil-uh-YET. The American pronunciation is /ˌvɪləˈjɛt/. In British English it is /ˌvɪləˈjɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vilayet?
Vilayet has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (YET). Broken into parts: vil · uh · YET.
Do Americans and Brits say vilayet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌvɪləˈjɛt/ and the British form is /ˌvɪləˈjɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.