How to Pronounce Vessel

To pronounce "vessel", say VESS-el — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈvɛs.l̩/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈvɛs.l̩/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “vessel”

"vessel" has 2 syllables: vess-el. It rhymes with wrestle and trestle, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: vessell, vesel — easy to mix up when writing.

What does vessel mean?

noun

  1. Any craft designed for transportation on water, such as a ship or boat.
  2. A craft designed for transportation through air or space.

verb

  1. To put into a vessel.

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Words that rhyme with vessel

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

wrestletrestlemeselsessilechesilvessellmescalwesilcressellecresolgesellchessel

Related words

watercraftvasshipbargehouseboatboatmotorboatyacht

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "vessel"?▾

"Vessel" has 2 syllables: vess · el.

What is the IPA transcription of "vessel"?▾

The IPA transcription of "vessel" is /ˈvɛs.l̩/.

What does "vessel" mean?▾

Vessel: Any craft designed for transportation on water, such as a ship or boat.

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