How to pronounce voile
Say it like VOYL. Voile is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- VOYL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Voile pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VOYLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of voile
American and British speakers say voile in essentially the same way: /vɔɪl/ in the US and /vɔɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: VOYL.
What does voile mean?
- A light, translucent cotton fabric used for making curtains and dresses.
Where does voile come from?
Borrowed from French voile (“veil”).
Words that rhyme with voile
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of voile.
Questions about saying voile
How do you pronounce voile?
Say VOYL. The American pronunciation is /vɔɪl/. In British English it is /vɔɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in voile?
Voile is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: VOYL.
Do Americans and Brits say voile the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /vɔɪl/ and the British form is /vɔɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.