How to Pronounce Village

To pronounce "village", say VILL-ag-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈvɪɫədʒ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈvɪɫədʒ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/vˈɪlɪdʒ/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “village”

"village" has 3 syllables: vill-ag-e. It rhymes with pillage and spillage, if that helps it stick.

What does village mean?

noun

  1. A rural habitation of size between a hamlet and a town.

    “There are 2 churches and 3 shops in our village.”

  2. A rural habitation that has a church, but no market.

Synonyms

thorp

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Words that rhyme with village

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

pillagespillagemillagemilledge

Related words

settlementhamlettownshipvillagercitytownhometownborough

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "village"?▾

"Village" has 3 syllables: vill · ag · e.

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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