How to pronounce Vilnius
Say it like VIL-nee-us. Vilnius has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIL).
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- VIL
- nee
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vilnius 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.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Vilnius
American and British speakers say Vilnius in essentially the same way: /ˈvɪlniəs/ in the US and /ˈvɪlnɪʊs/ in the UK.
British respelling: VIL-nih-uus.
What does Vilnius mean?
- The capital and largest city of Lithuania.
Where does Vilnius come from?
From Lithuanian Vi̇̀lnius, after the Vilnia River, from vilnis (“wave”).
Questions about saying Vilnius
How do you pronounce Vilnius?
Say VIL-nee-us. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɪlniəs/. In British English it is /ˈvɪlnɪʊs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Vilnius?
Vilnius has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIL). Broken into parts: VIL · nee · us.
Do Americans and Brits say Vilnius the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvɪlniəs/ and the British form is /ˈvɪlnɪʊs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.