How to pronounce violins
Say it like vy-uh-LINZ. Violins has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LINZ).
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- vy
- uh
- LINZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Violins pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LINZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of violins
American and British speakers say violins in essentially the same way: /vaɪəˈlɪnz/ in the US and /vaɪəˈlɪnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: vy-uh-LINZ.
What does violins mean?
- plural of violin How to pronounce violin
- the violin section of an orchestra“The violins played most strenuously, but no one attended to them.”
Questions about saying violins
How do you pronounce violins?
Say vy-uh-LINZ. The American pronunciation is /vaɪəˈlɪnz/. In British English it is /vaɪəˈlɪnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in violins?
Violins has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LINZ). Broken into parts: vy · uh · LINZ.
Do Americans and Brits say violins the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /vaɪəˈlɪnz/ and the British form is /vaɪəˈlɪnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.