How to pronounce vocales
Say it like voh-KAY-leez. Vocales has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAY).
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- voh
- KAY
- leez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vocales pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- leezGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of vocales
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: voh-KAY-leez.
What does vocales mean?
- plural of vocalis How to pronounce vocalis
Questions about saying vocales
How do you pronounce vocales?
Say voh-KAY-leez. The American pronunciation is /voʊˈkeɪˌliz/. In British English it is /vəʊˈkeɪˌliːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vocales?
Vocales has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAY). Broken into parts: voh · KAY · leez.
Is vocales pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /vəʊˈkeɪˌliːz/ (voh-KAY-leez).