How to pronounce vocals
Say it like VOH-kulz. Vocals has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VOH).
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US American/ˈvoʊkəlz/VOH-kulz
UK British/ˈvəʊkəlz/VOH-kulz
- VOH
- kulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vocals pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of vocals
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: VOH-kulz.
What does vocals mean?
noun
- plural of vocal How to pronounce vocal
- The words of a song together with other sounds sung by a vocalist.
Questions about saying vocals
How do you pronounce vocals?
Say VOH-kulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈvoʊkəlz/. In British English it is /ˈvəʊkəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vocals?
Vocals has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VOH). Broken into parts: VOH · kulz.
Is vocals 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 /ˈvəʊkəlz/ (VOH-kulz).