How to pronounce volant
Say it like VOH-lunt. Volant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VOH).
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- VOH
- lunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Volant 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.
- luntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of volant
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: VOH-lunt.
What does volant mean?
- Having extended wings as if flying.
- Represented as unsupported in the air.
- Flying, or able to fly.
Where does volant come from?
From Middle French volant, present participle of voler (“to fly”), from Latin volāre.
Questions about saying volant
How do you pronounce volant?
Say VOH-lunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈvoʊlənt/. In British English it is /ˈvəʊlənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in volant?
Volant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VOH). Broken into parts: VOH · lunt.
Is volant 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 /ˈvəʊlənt/ (VOH-lunt).