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How to pronounce vehicle
/ˈviːəkəl/ British English
VEE·ə·kəl
3 beats (syllables). The strong beat is the first one.
a Crossed-out letters are silent.
✗ Many people say
ve·HI·cle
✓ Say
VEE·ə·kəl
My tip
The h is silent: VEE-ə-kəl.
In a sentence
Please move your vehicle.
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- Say it slowly, one beat at a time: VEE-ə-kəl.
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Questions
How do you pronounce vehicle?
In British English, vehicle is pronounced /ˈviːəkəl/. Say it like this: VEE-ə-kəl. The h is silent: VEE-ə-kəl.
How many syllables are in vehicle?
When you say it, vehicle has 3 syllables: VEE-ə-kəl. The strong beat is the first one, VEE.
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