How to Pronounce Vail

To pronounce "vail", say VAIL — one syllable, IPA /veɪl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/veɪl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “vail”

"vail" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with wail and gale, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: veil, vaile, vale, valle — easy to mix up when writing.

What does vail mean?

noun

  1. Profit; return; proceeds.
  2. (chiefly in the plural) Money given to servants by visitors; a gratuity; also vale.

Words that rhyme with vail

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

wailgaleavailfrailassailtravailprevailentailstaleunveilailbale

Related words

maplestormontballouavailmentvailervaluevalurevaut

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "vail"?▾

"Vail" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "vail"?▾

The IPA transcription of "vail" is /veɪl/.

What does "vail" mean?▾

Vail: Profit; return; proceeds.

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