How to pronounce vilification
Say it like vil-uh-fuh-KAY-shun. Vilification has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY).
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- vil
- uh
- fuh
- KAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vilification 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.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of vilification
American and British speakers say vilification in essentially the same way: /ˌvɪləfəˈkeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌvɪləfəˈkeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: vil-uh-fuh-KAY-shun.
What does vilification mean?
- slanderous or malicious defamation; character assassination
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Words that rhyme with vilification
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Questions about saying vilification
How do you pronounce vilification?
Say vil-uh-fuh-KAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌvɪləfəˈkeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌvɪləfəˈkeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vilification?
Vilification has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY). Broken into parts: vil · uh · fuh · KAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say vilification the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌvɪləfəˈkeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌvɪləfəˈkeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.