How to Pronounce Villains

To pronounce "villains", say VILL-ains — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

VILL-ains

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💡 Tip for remembering “villains”

"villains" has 2 syllables: vill-ains. It rhymes with penicillins and dylans, if that helps it stick.

What does villains mean?

noun

  1. A vile, wicked person.
  2. In fiction, a character who has the role of being bad, especially antagonizing the hero.

noun

  1. A feudal tenant.

Synonyms

bad guycadknaverascalscamp

Words that rhyme with villains

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

penicillinsdylansgillinswillens

Related words

scoundrelbanditsburglarscriminalscrooksculpritsevildoersgangs

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "villains"?▾

"Villains" has 2 syllables: vill · ains.

What does "villains" mean?▾

Villains: A vile, wicked person.

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