How to Pronounce Vital

To pronounce "vital", say VIT-al — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈvaɪt̬əl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈvaɪt̬əl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “vital”

"vital" has 2 syllables: vit-al. It rhymes with recital and title, if that helps it stick.

What does vital mean?

adjective

  1. Relating to, or characteristic of life.

    “vital energies; vital functions; vital actions”

  2. Necessary to the continuation of life; being the seat of life; being that on which life depends.

    “The brain is a vital organ.”

Synonyms

crucialnecessarysignificantextantkickinglivelifely

Antonyms

mortal

Words that rhyme with vital

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

recitaltitlesprightfulcitallitleentitlesubtitlekeitelpightelchital

Related words

invigoratinglivelyanimatedlife-givinganimatealivecriticalessential

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "vital"?▾

"Vital" has 2 syllables: vit · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "vital"?▾

The IPA transcription of "vital" is /ˈvaɪt̬əl/.

What does "vital" mean?▾

Vital: Relating to, or characteristic of life.

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