How to Pronounce "vanilla"
word
/vəˈnɪɫə/
vuh-NI-luh
/vɐnˈɪlɐ/
vuh-NI-luh
Definition
A flavor made from the seed pods of a tropical plant, often used in sweets like ice cream and cakes. 'Vanilla' can also mean something plain or standard, without special features.
IPA Transcription
American English
/vəˈnɪɫə/
British English
/vɐnˈɪlɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
vuh-NI-luh
UK
vuh-NI-luh
Listen in Context
I would like a vanilla ice cream, please.
She baked a vanilla cake for the party.
This yogurt tastes like vanilla.
Honestly, the show was kind of vanilla. Nothing surprised me.