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.'
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)
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.'
saying 'vee-o-lence' (vee-o-lence)
using a hard 'o' sound instead of schwa (vy-o-lenc)
overemphasizing the final 'e' (lenc-e)
It's a schwa, the most common vowel sound in English.
Yes, stress is on the first syllable 'vi.'
The 'ce' at the end is pronounced like a soft 's'.
Physical force used to harm others or damage property.
/ˈvaɪələnt/
Using or involving physical force
/ˈvaɪəleɪt/
To break a law or agreement
/ˈvaɪəleɪtər/
Someone who breaks a rule or law
- 'ce' is silent in 'violence.'
- 'ate' has 'ayt' sound.
- Additional 'or' in the end.
Remember to emphasize the first syllable 'vi.'
Many English words include the 'uh' sound, practice it for fluency.