How to Pronounce Vis-a-vis

To pronounce "vis-a-vis", say VIS-av-is — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

VIS-av-is

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💡 Tip for remembering “vis-a-vis”

"vis-a-vis" has 3 syllables: vis-av-is.

What does vis-a-vis mean?

noun

  1. A small horse-drawn carriage for two people sitting facing each other.
  2. A sofa with seats for two people, so arranged that the occupants are face to face while sitting on opposite sides.

adjective

  1. Face-to-face
  2. In relation to

adverb

  1. Face to face (with another)
  2. In a position facing a specified or implied subject.

Synonyms

counterpart

Related words

tete-a-teterelatedregardingcounterpartconcerning

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "vis-a-vis"?▾

"Vis-a-vis" has 3 syllables: vis · av · is.

What does "vis-a-vis" mean?▾

Vis-a-vis: A small horse-drawn carriage for two people sitting facing each other.

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