How to Pronounce "violence"
word
/ˈvaɪəɫəns/
VY-uh-luhns
/vˈaɪələns/
VY-uh-luhns
Definition
Violence is the use of physical force to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something. It can also describe strong force or harmful behavior in society, language, or entertainment.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈvaɪəɫəns/
British English
/vˈaɪələns/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
VY-uh-luhns
UK
VY-uh-luhns
Listen in Context
The movie has a lot of violence.
The school teaches children to solve problems without violence.
They spoke out against violence in their community.
People are tired of seeing violence on the news every day.