How to pronounce viol
Say it like VY-ul. Viol 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 viol. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- VY
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Viol 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.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of viol
American and British speakers say viol in essentially the same way: /ˈvaɪəl/ in the US and /ˈvaɪəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: VY-ul.
What does viol mean?
- A stringed instrument related to the violin family, but held in the lap between the legs like a cello, usually with C-holes, a flat back, a fretted neck and six strings, played with an underhanded bow hold.
- A large rope used to manipulate the anchor
- To play the viol.
Where does viol come from?
Borrowed from Middle French viole, from Old French viol, from Old Occitan viola (modern Occitan viula), from Medieval Latin vitula (“stringed instrument”).
Words that rhyme with viol
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Words that sound like viol
Questions about saying viol
How do you pronounce viol?
Say VY-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈvaɪəl/. In British English it is /ˈvaɪəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in viol?
Viol has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VY). Broken into parts: VY · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say viol the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvaɪəl/ and the British form is /ˈvaɪəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as viol?
Viol sounds the same as vial in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.