How to Pronounce Video

To pronounce "video", say VID-eo — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈvɪ.di.əʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈvɪ.di.əʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “video”

"video" has 2 syllables: vid-eo. It rhymes with idio- and ideo-, if that helps it stick.

What does video mean?

noun

  1. Television, television show, movie.
  2. A short film clip, with or without audio (as in a music video, or one of the plethora of user-generated short movies on sites such as YouTube).

verb

  1. To record using a video camera, to videotape
  2. To record a television program

Words that rhyme with video

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

idio-ideo-televideo

Related words

tvtelevisionpicturetelecastingtelevisedvideotapingvideotapedtaping

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "video"?▾

"Video" has 2 syllables: vid · eo.

What is the IPA transcription of "video"?▾

The IPA transcription of "video" is /ˈvɪ.di.əʊ/.

What does "video" mean?▾

Video: Television, television show, movie.

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