Proper Pronunciation Guide
vineyard
[vɪn jɚd]
Tips:
- Pronounce the letter “i” in the frist syllable as the short vowel /ɪ/ —like the vowel in the word “sit”—even though from the spelling it looks as if it should be pronounced like the name of the letter itself—/ɑ͜i/—like it is in the word “vine.”
- Pronounce the letters “ar” in the second syllable as the weak R-Vowel /ɚ/ —and not as the R-Vowel diphthong/ɑ͜ɚ/.
- Be sure to pronounce a very distinct initial consonant /v/— and not/w/ or a combination of/v/ and/w/.
Practice Sentences:
While we were in California, we visited the vineyard that produces our favorite wine. | |
The vines in this vineyard are plentiful with grapes. |
Definition:
(noun) A property of many acres, like a farm, where grapes are grown on vines to produce wine.