How to pronounce vilified
Say it like VIL-uh-fyde. Vilified has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIL).
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- VIL
- uh
- fyde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vilified pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fydeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of vilified
American and British speakers say vilified in essentially the same way: /ˈvɪləfaɪd/ in the US and /ˈvɪləfaɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: VIL-uh-fyde.
What does vilified mean?
- simple past and past participle of vilify How to pronounce vilify
Questions about saying vilified
How do you pronounce vilified?
Say VIL-uh-fyde. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɪləfaɪd/. In British English it is /ˈvɪləfaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vilified?
Vilified has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIL). Broken into parts: VIL · uh · fyde.
Do Americans and Brits say vilified the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvɪləfaɪd/ and the British form is /ˈvɪləfaɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.