How to pronounce vision
Say it like VIZH-un. Vision has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIZH).
- VIZH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vision pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VIZHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of vision
American and British speakers say vision in essentially the same way: /ˈvɪʒən/ in the US and /ˈvɪʒən/ in the UK.
British respelling: VIZH-un.
What does vision mean?
- The sense or ability of sight.
- Something seen; an object perceived visually.
- Something imaginary one thinks one sees.“He tried drinking from the pool of water, but realized it was only a vision.”
- To imagine something as if it were to be true.
- To present as in a vision.
- To provide with a vision.
Where does vision come from?
From Middle English visioun, from Anglo-Norman visioun, from Old French vision, from Latin vīsiō (“vision, seeing”), noun of action from the perfect passive participle visus (“that which is seen”), from the verb videō (“to see”) + action noun suffix -iō.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with vision
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Questions about saying vision
How do you pronounce vision?
Say VIZH-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɪʒən/. In British English it is /ˈvɪʒən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vision?
Vision has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIZH). Broken into parts: VIZH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say vision the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvɪʒən/ and the British form is /ˈvɪʒən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.