How to pronounce violent
Say it like VY-uh-lunt. Violent has three 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 violent. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- VY
- uh
- lunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Violent 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- luntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of violent
American and British speakers say violent in essentially the same way: /ˈvaɪələnt/ in the US and /ˈvaɪələnt/ in the UK.
British respelling: VY-uh-lunt.
What does violent mean?
- acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity“a violent attack”“a violent person”
- effected by force or injury rather than natural causes“a violent death”
- (of colors or sounds) intensely vivid or loud“a violent clash of colors”“her dress was a violent red”
Where does violent come from?
From Middle English violent, from Old French violent, from Latin violentus, from vīs (“strength”).
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Questions about saying violent
How do you pronounce violent?
Say VY-uh-lunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈvaɪələnt/. In British English it is /ˈvaɪələnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in violent?
Violent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VY). Broken into parts: VY · uh · lunt.
Do Americans and Brits say violent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvaɪələnt/ and the British form is /ˈvaɪələnt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.