How to pronounce violet
Say it like VY-uh-lit. Violet 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 violet. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- VY
- uh
- lit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Violet 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.
- litKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of violet
American and British speakers say violet in essentially the same way: /ˈvaɪəlɪt/ in the US and /ˈvaɪəlɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: VY-uh-lit.
What does violet mean?
- any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
- a variable color that lies beyond blue in the spectrum
- of a color intermediate between red and blue
Where does violet come from?
Inherited from Middle English violet, vyolet, vyolette, from Old French violette, from Latin viola (“violet”) + -ette.
Questions about saying violet
How do you pronounce violet?
Say VY-uh-lit. The American pronunciation is /ˈvaɪəlɪt/. In British English it is /ˈvaɪəlɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in violet?
Violet has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VY). Broken into parts: VY · uh · lit.
Do Americans and Brits say violet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvaɪəlɪt/ and the British form is /ˈvaɪəlɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.