How to pronounce vilify
Say it like VIL-ih-fy. Vilify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIL).
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- VIL
- ih
- fy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vilify 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of vilify
American and British speakers say vilify in essentially the same way: /ˈvɪlɪˌfaɪ/ in the US and /ˈvɪlɪˌfaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: VIL-ih-fy.
What does vilify mean?
- To say defamatory things about someone or something; to speak ill of.
- To belittle through speech; to put down.
Where does vilify come from?
From Late Latin vīlificāre (“vilify”).
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Questions about saying vilify
How do you pronounce vilify?
Say VIL-ih-fy. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɪlɪˌfaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈvɪlɪˌfaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vilify?
Vilify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIL). Broken into parts: VIL · ih · fy.
Do Americans and Brits say vilify the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvɪlɪˌfaɪ/ and the British form is /ˈvɪlɪˌfaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.