How to pronounce "violence"

violence

Sports & Recreation
American
/ˈvaɪələns/

Syllable Breakdown

vi o lence

How natives say violence

British
/ˈvaɪələns/

Syllable Breakdown

vi o lence

How natives say violence

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with the 'vi' pronounced as 'vai' as in 'my.'

  • The next part 'o' is pronounced as a schwa, like 'uh.'

  • End with 'lence' as 'lens' with a soft 's.'

Common Mistakes

  • saying 'vee-o-lence' (vee-o-lence)

  • missing the schwa sound in the middle (vy-uh-lenc)

  • saying 'lens' with a hard 's' at the end (lens-s)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with the 'vi' pronounced as 'vai' similar to 'my.'

  • The middle 'o' has an 'uh' sound like in 'about.'

  • End with 'lence' pronounced as 'lens' with a soft 's.'

common mistakes

  • saying 'vee-o-lence' (vee-o-lence)

  • using a hard 'o' sound instead of schwa (vy-o-lenc)

  • overemphasizing the final 'e' (lenc-e)

FAQ

Why is 'o' pronounced as 'uh'?

It's a schwa, the most common vowel sound in English.

Is the stress on the first syllable?

Yes, stress is on the first syllable 'vi.'

Why does 'lence' sound like 'lens'?

The 'ce' at the end is pronounced like a soft 's'.

Definition

violence

Physical force used to harm others or damage property.

Word Family

violent

/ˈvaɪələnt/

adjective

Using or involving physical force

Example: He has a violent temper.

violate

/ˈvaɪəleɪt/

verb

To break a law or agreement

Example: He violated the agreement.

violator

/ˈvaɪəleɪtər/

noun

Someone who breaks a rule or law

Example: The violator was fined.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Key difference vs. violent

- 'ce' is silent in 'violence.'

Key difference vs. violate

- 'ate' has 'ayt' sound.

Key difference vs. violator

- Additional 'or' in the end.

Pro Tips

Stress on the First Syllable

Remember to emphasize the first syllable 'vi.'

Practice Schwa Sound

Many English words include the 'uh' sound, practice it for fluency.

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