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How to pronounce vitals

Say it like VY-tulz. Vitals has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VY).

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US American/ˈvaɪtəlz/VY-tulz
UK British/ˈvaɪtəlz/VY-tulz
  • VY
  • tulz
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Vitals pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. VYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
  2. tulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.

American vs British pronunciation of vitals

  • Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.

British respelling: VY-tulz.

What does vitals mean?

noun
  1. Those organs of the body that are essential for life.
  2. Those parts of a system without which it cannot function.
  3. Vital signs.

Questions about saying vitals

How do you pronounce vitals?

Say VY-tulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈvaɪtəlz/. In British English it is /ˈvaɪtəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in vitals?

Vitals has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VY). Broken into parts: VY · tulz.

Is vitals 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 /ˈvaɪtəlz/ (VY-tulz).

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).