How to pronounce village
Say it like VIL-uj. Village has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIL).
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- VIL
- uj
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Village 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.
- ujKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of village
American and British speakers say village in essentially the same way: /ˈvɪlədʒ/ in the US and /ˈvɪlɪdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: VIL-ij.
What does village mean?
- a community of people smaller than a town
- a settlement smaller than a town
- a mainly residential district of Manhattan; the Village became a home for many writers and artists in the 20th century
Where does village come from?
The Philippine sense is due to its frequent use in the names of gated communities.
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Questions about saying village
How do you pronounce village?
Say VIL-uj. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɪlədʒ/. In British English it is /ˈvɪlɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in village?
Village has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIL). Broken into parts: VIL · uj.
Do Americans and Brits say village the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvɪlədʒ/ and the British form is /ˈvɪlɪdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.