How to pronounce vita
Say it like VY-tuh. Vita has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VY).
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US American/ˈvaɪtə/VY-tuh
UK British/ˈviːtə/VEE-tuh
- VY
- tuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vita pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of vita
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: VEE-tuh.
What does vita mean?
noun
- A hagiography; a biography of a saint.
- A curriculum vitae.
Where does vita come from?
From Latin vīta (“life”).
Questions about saying vita
How do you pronounce vita?
Say VY-tuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈvaɪtə/. In British English it is /ˈviːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vita?
Vita has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VY). Broken into parts: VY · tuh.
Is vita pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈviːtə/ (VEE-tuh).