How to pronounce vilipend
Say it like VIL-uh-pend. Vilipend has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIL).
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- VIL
- uh
- pend
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vilipend 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.
- pendGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of vilipend
American and British speakers say vilipend in essentially the same way: /ˈvɪləˌpɛnd/ in the US and /ˈvɪlɪpɛnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: VIL-ih-pend.
What does vilipend mean?
- To treat (something) as inconsequential or worthless; to despise, to look down on.
- To express a disparaging opinion of; to slander or vilify.
Where does vilipend come from?
From Middle English vilipenden (“to treat (something) as contemptible”) [and other forms], from Old French vilipender (modern French vilipender (“to condemn, despise, revile, scorn, vilipend, vilify”)), or its etymon Latin vilipendō, from v
Questions about saying vilipend
How do you pronounce vilipend?
Say VIL-uh-pend. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɪləˌpɛnd/. In British English it is /ˈvɪlɪpɛnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vilipend?
Vilipend has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIL). Broken into parts: VIL · uh · pend.
Do Americans and Brits say vilipend the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvɪləˌpɛnd/ and the British form is /ˈvɪlɪpɛnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.