How to Pronounce Veils

To pronounce "veils", say VEILS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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VEILS

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💡 Tip for remembering “veils”

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

Sounds exactly like: vales, valles — easy to mix up when writing.

What does veils mean?

noun

  1. Something hung up or spread out to hide or protect the face, or hide an object from view; usually of gauze, crepe, or similar diaphanous material.
  2. A cover; disguise; a mask; a pretense.

Words that rhyme with veils

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

entailstravailsdetailsgaleswailstailstalesnailstrailssailsbalesprevails

Related words

caulburkasconcealsheadscarvesobscuressails

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "veils"?▾

"Veils" has one syllable.

What does "veils" mean?▾

Veils: Something hung up or spread out to hide or protect the face, or hide an object from view; usually of gauze, crepe, or similar diaphanous material.

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