How to pronounce vinous
Say it like VY-nus. Vinous has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VY).
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- VY
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vinous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of vinous
American and British speakers say vinous in essentially the same way: /ˈvaɪnəs/ in the US and /ˈvaɪnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: VY-nus.
What does vinous mean?
- Pertaining to or having the characteristics of wine.
- Involving the use of wine.
- Having the color of red wine.
Where does vinous come from?
From Late Middle English vinous, vinose (“consisting of, containing, or made of wine”), from Latin vīnōsus (“fond of wine; wine-flavored”), from vīnum (“wine”) + -ōsus (adjective-forming suffix meaning ‘full of, prone to’).
Words that rhyme with vinous
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of vinous.
Questions about saying vinous
How do you pronounce vinous?
Say VY-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈvaɪnəs/. In British English it is /ˈvaɪnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vinous?
Vinous has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VY). Broken into parts: VY · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say vinous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvaɪnəs/ and the British form is /ˈvaɪnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.