How many syllables are in “village”?

“Village” has 2 syllables: VIL-ij.

What is the IPA for “village”?

The American English IPA transcription of “village” is ˈvɪlɪdʒ.

How can I practice pronouncing “village”?

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American English pronunciation

How to pronounce village

/ˈvɪlɪdʒ/VIL-ij2 syllables

“village” rests on a consonant that's easy to swap for a near neighbour. It's 2 syllables (VIL-ij), and the trick is in the sounds below — hear it, then say it back and let our AI model show you how close you landed.

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The sounds to nail

/v/as in very
Upper teeth on lower lip with voicing. Don't substitute /w/.
/l/as in love
Tongue tip at gum ridge. At the end of a syllable ('feel'), the tongue body also pulls back — the dark L.
/dʒ/as in judge
Voiced 'ch'. Stop at gum ridge, release with 'zh'.

Trickier for some first languages

The sounds in “village” are common stumbling blocks for speakers of:

Russian speakers →French speakers →Indian English speakers →Chinese speakers →

Common questions

How many syllables are in “village”?: “Village” has 2 syllables: VIL-ij.
What is the IPA for “village”?: The American English IPA transcription of “village” is ˈvɪlɪdʒ.
How can I practice pronouncing “village”?: Press play to hear “village” spoken by our AI model, then record yourself on this page to get an instant pronunciation score — your first try needs no account.

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