How to pronounce visual
Say it like VIZH-uh-wul. Visual has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIZH).
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- VIZH
- uh
- wul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Visual 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- wulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of visual
American and British speakers say visual in essentially the same way: /ˈvɪʒəwəl/ in the US and /ˈvɪʒuːəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: VIZH-oo-ul.
What does visual mean?
- relating to or using sight“ocular inspection”“an optical illusion”
- visible“be sure of it; give me the ocular proof”“a visual presentation”
Where does visual come from?
From Middle English visual, from French visuel, visual and directly from Late Latin vīsuālis (“of sight”), from vīsus (“sight, vision”) + -ālis (“adjective suffix”), from vidēre (“to see, perceive; look (at)”); see visage.
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Questions about saying visual
How do you pronounce visual?
Say VIZH-uh-wul. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɪʒəwəl/. In British English it is /ˈvɪʒuːəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in visual?
Visual has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIZH). Broken into parts: VIZH · uh · wul.
Do Americans and Brits say visual the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvɪʒəwəl/ and the British form is /ˈvɪʒuːəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.