How to pronounce vis
Say it like VIS. Vis is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- VIS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of vis
American and British speakers say vis in essentially the same way: /vɪs/ in the US and /vɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: VIS.
What does vis mean?
- Force; energy; might; power.
- Alternative spelling of viss.
Where does vis come from?
Borrowed from Latin vīs.
Words that rhyme with vis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of vis.
Questions about saying vis
How do you pronounce vis?
Say VIS. The American pronunciation is /vɪs/. In British English it is /vɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vis?
Vis is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: VIS.
Do Americans and Brits say vis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /vɪs/ and the British form is /vɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.