How to Pronounce Vile

To pronounce "vile", say VIL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /vaɪl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

4

Letters

/vaɪl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “vile”

"vile" has 2 syllables: vil-e. It rhymes with reconcile and beguile, if that helps it stick.

What does vile mean?

adjective

  1. Morally low; base; despicable.
  2. Causing physical or mental repulsion; horrid.

    “I glimpsed a vile squid-like creature in the depths.”

Synonyms

basedespicableignoblemean

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Words that rhyme with vile

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reconcilebeguileversatilejuvenilesenilehostilepileaislesmilerevilefiletrial

Related words

despicablenoisomeunwholesomeevilloathsomenauseatingnastywicked

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "vile"?▾

"Vile" has 2 syllables: vil · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "vile"?▾

The IPA transcription of "vile" is /vaɪl/.

What does "vile" mean?▾

Vile: Morally low; base; despicable.

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