How to pronounce vulture
Say it like VUHL-cher. Vulture has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VUHL).
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- VUHL
- cher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vulture pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- cherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of vulture
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VUHL-chuh.
What does vulture mean?
- Any of several carrion-eating birds of the families Accipitridae and Cathartidae.
- A person who profits from the suffering of others.“Within ten minutes of the accident, the vultures appeared and were organizing lawsuits.”
- To circle around one's target as if one were a vulture.“Rudy vultured when asking the girl out.”
Where does vulture come from?
Borrowed into Middle English from Anglo-Norman vultur, from Old French voutoir, voutre, from Latin vultur, voltur.
Words that rhyme with vulture
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of vulture.
Questions about saying vulture
How do you pronounce vulture?
Say VUHL-cher. The American pronunciation is /ˈvʌltʃɚ/. In British English it is /ˈvʌltʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vulture?
Vulture has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VUHL). Broken into parts: VUHL · cher.
Is vulture 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 /ˈvʌltʃə/ (VUHL-chuh).