How to pronounce vlei
Say it like VLAY. Vlei is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- VLAY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vlei pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VLAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of vlei
American and British speakers say vlei in essentially the same way: /vleɪ/ in the US and /fleɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLAY.
What does vlei mean?
- A shallow wetland or minor lake, generally a seasonal one, or the lowland where such a wetland appears seasonally.
Where does vlei come from?
From Afrikaans vlei, from Dutch vallei (“valley”).
Words that rhyme with vlei
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of vlei.
Questions about saying vlei
How do you pronounce vlei?
Say VLAY. The American pronunciation is /vleɪ/. In British English it is /fleɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vlei?
Vlei is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: VLAY.
Do Americans and Brits say vlei the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /vleɪ/ and the British form is /fleɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.