How to Pronounce Village

"Village" is not spelled the way it sounds. Its pronunciation is /ˈvɪɫədʒ/ in IPA and it has 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents — the audio is the reliable guide for a word like this.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈvɪɫədʒ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/vˈɪlɪdʒ/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “village”

"village" has 2 syllables: village.

What does village mean?

noun

  1. A rural habitation of size between a hamlet and a town.
  2. A rural habitation that has a church, but no market.

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How do you pronounce "village"?▾

"Village" is not spelled the way it sounds. Its pronunciation is /ˈvɪɫədʒ/ in IPA and it has 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents — the audio is the reliable guide for a word like this.

How many syllables are in "village"?▾

"Village" has 2 syllables.

What is the IPA transcription of "village"?▾

The IPA transcription of "village" is /ˈvɪɫədʒ/.

What does "village" mean?▾

Village: A rural habitation of size between a hamlet and a town.

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