How to pronounce villi
Say it like VIL-ee. Villi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIL).
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- VIL
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Villi 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of villi
American and British speakers say villi in essentially the same way: /ˈvɪli/ in the US and /ˈvɪli/ in the UK.
British respelling: VIL-ee.
What does villi mean?
- plural of villus How to pronounce villus
Words that rhyme with villi
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of villi.
Questions about saying villi
How do you pronounce villi?
Say VIL-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɪli/. In British English it is /ˈvɪli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in villi?
Villi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIL). Broken into parts: VIL · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say villi the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvɪli/ and the British form is /ˈvɪli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.