Native Phrase Lab
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How to pronounce village
/ˈvɪlɪdʒ/ British English
VIL·ij
2 beats (syllables). The strong beat is the first one.
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✗ Many people say
vil·LAGE
✓ Say
VIL·ij
My tip
Start with v, and age is just ij: VIL-ij.
In a sentence
I grew up in a small village.
Now you say it
- Listen to me two or three times.
- Say it slowly, one beat at a time: VIL-ij.
- Say the sentence at normal speed.
Questions
How do you pronounce village?
In British English, village is pronounced /ˈvɪlɪdʒ/. Say it like this: VIL-ij. Start with v, and age is just ij: VIL-ij.
How many syllables are in village?
When you say it, village has 2 syllables: VIL-ij. The strong beat is the first one, VIL.