How to Pronounce Vessels

To pronounce "vessels", say VESS-els — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈvɛsəlz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈvɛsəlz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “vessels”

"vessels" has 2 syllables: vess-els. It rhymes with nestles and trestles, if that helps it stick.

What does vessels 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 vessels

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

nestlestrestleswrestlesfeselscresolsdecelleswessellswessels

Related words

watercraftvasapplicatorsartefactsbacsbarrelsbateauxbeakers

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "vessels"?▾

"Vessels" has 2 syllables: vess · els.

What is the IPA transcription of "vessels"?▾

The IPA transcription of "vessels" is /ˈvɛsəlz/.

What does "vessels" mean?▾

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

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