How to pronounce vista
Say it like VIS-tuh. Vista has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIS).
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- VIS
- tuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vista 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of vista
American and British speakers say vista in essentially the same way: /ˈvɪstə/ in the US and /ˈvɪstə/ in the UK.
British respelling: VIS-tuh.
What does vista mean?
- the visual percept of a region“the most desirable feature of the park are the beautiful views”
Where does vista come from?
Borrowed from Italian vista (“view, sight”), from visto, past participle of vedere (“to see”), from Latin vidēre (“to see”).
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Words that rhyme with vista
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Questions about saying vista
How do you pronounce vista?
Say VIS-tuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɪstə/. In British English it is /ˈvɪstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vista?
Vista has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIS). Broken into parts: VIS · tuh.
Do Americans and Brits say vista the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvɪstə/ and the British form is /ˈvɪstə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.