How to pronounce vitreous
Say it like VIT-ree-us. Vitreous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIT).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce vitreous. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- VIT
- ree
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vitreous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of vitreous
American and British speakers say vitreous in essentially the same way: /ˈvɪtriəs/ in the US and /ˈvɪtriəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: VIT-ree-us.
What does vitreous mean?
- Of or resembling glass; glassy.
- Of or relating to the vitreous humor of the eye.
- Having a shiny nonporous surface.
- The vitreous humor.
Where does vitreous come from?
The terms vitreous (positive) and resinous (negative) electricity were coined in 1733 by Charles François de Cisternay du Fay, who studied the different behavior of glass and resin when rubbed with silk and fur, respectively.
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Questions about saying vitreous
How do you pronounce vitreous?
Say VIT-ree-us. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɪtriəs/. In British English it is /ˈvɪtriəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vitreous?
Vitreous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIT). Broken into parts: VIT · ree · us.
Do Americans and Brits say vitreous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvɪtriəs/ and the British form is /ˈvɪtriəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.