How to pronounce vortilon
Say it like VOR-tih-lon. Vortilon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VOR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈvɔrtɪlɑn/VOR-tih-lon
UK British/ˈvɔːtɪlɒn/VAW-tih-lon
- VOR
- tih
- lon
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vortilon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- lonKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of vortilon
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: VAW-tih-lon.
What does vortilon mean?
noun
- A small attachment mounted under the wing of an aeroplane to induce vortices to aid stability in flight.
Questions about saying vortilon
How do you pronounce vortilon?
Say VOR-tih-lon. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɔrtɪlɑn/. In British English it is /ˈvɔːtɪlɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vortilon?
Vortilon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VOR). Broken into parts: VOR · tih · lon.
Is vortilon pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈvɔːtɪlɒn/ (VAW-tih-lon).