How to pronounce villains
Say it like VIL-unz. Villains has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIL).
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- VIL
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Villains 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.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of villains
American and British speakers say villains in essentially the same way: /ˈvɪlənz/ in the US and /ˈvɪlənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: VIL-unz.
What does villains mean?
- plural of villain How to pronounce villain
Questions about saying villains
How do you pronounce villains?
Say VIL-unz. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɪlənz/. In British English it is /ˈvɪlənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in villains?
Villains has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIL). Broken into parts: VIL · unz.
Do Americans and Brits say villains the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvɪlənz/ and the British form is /ˈvɪlənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.