How to Pronounce Vehicle

To pronounce "vehicle", say VEE-ih-kul — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈvihɪkəɫ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈvihɪkəɫ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/vˈiəkəl/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

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Break "vehicle" into 3 beats and lean on "VEH" — that's the stressed one.

What does vehicle mean?

noun

  1. A conveyance: a spacious device for carrying or transporting substances, objects, people or animals.
  2. A guided or aimed mobile object or apparatus, especially if intended or used as a weapon.

verb

  1. To transport in a vehicle, or as if in a vehicle.
  2. To travel in a vehicle.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "vehicle"?

To pronounce "vehicle", say VEE-ih-kul — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈvihɪkəɫ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

How many syllables are in "vehicle"?

"Vehicle" has 3 syllables: veh · icl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "vehicle"?

The IPA transcription of "vehicle" is /ˈvihɪkəɫ/.

What does "vehicle" mean?

Vehicle: A conveyance: a spacious device for carrying or transporting substances, objects, people or animals.

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