How to pronounce vinyl
Say it like VY-nul. Vinyl has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VY).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce vinyl. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- VY
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vinyl 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.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of vinyl
American and British speakers say vinyl in essentially the same way: /ˈvaɪnəl/ in the US and /ˈvaɪnəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: VY-nul.
What does vinyl mean?
- a univalent chemical radical derived from ethylene
- shiny and tough and flexible plastic; used especially for floor coverings
Where does vinyl come from?
From Latin vīnum (“wine”) + English -yl.
Words that rhyme with vinyl
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of vinyl.
Questions about saying vinyl
How do you pronounce vinyl?
Say VY-nul. The American pronunciation is /ˈvaɪnəl/. In British English it is /ˈvaɪnəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vinyl?
Vinyl has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VY). Broken into parts: VY · nul.
Do Americans and Brits say vinyl the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvaɪnəl/ and the British form is /ˈvaɪnəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.