To pronounce "villein", say VILL-ein — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈvɪleɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈvɪleɪn/
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"villein" has 2 syllables: vill-ein. It rhymes with scalene and xylene, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Villein" has 2 syllables: vill · ein.
The IPA transcription of "villein" is /ˈvɪleɪn/.
Villein: A feudal tenant.
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