How to pronounce villus
Say it like VIL-us. Villus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIL).
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- VIL
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Villus 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.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of villus
American and British speakers say villus in essentially the same way: /ˈvɪləs/ in the US and /ˈvɪləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: VIL-us.
What does villus mean?
- A small projection from a membrane, particularly those found in the mucous membranes of the intestines.
- One of the fine soft hairs on fruits, flowers, and other parts of plants.
Where does villus come from?
Borrowed from Latin villus (“shaggy hair”).
Words that rhyme with villus
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of villus.
Questions about saying villus
How do you pronounce villus?
Say VIL-us. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɪləs/. In British English it is /ˈvɪləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in villus?
Villus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIL). Broken into parts: VIL · us.
Do Americans and Brits say villus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvɪləs/ and the British form is /ˈvɪləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.