To pronounce "vesuvius", say VES-uv-ius — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
vesuvius
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"vesuvius" has 3 syllables: ves-uv-ius. It rhymes with pluvious and uveous, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Vesuvius" has 3 syllables: ves · uv · ius.
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