How to Pronounce "vanity"
word
/ˈvænəti/
VA-ni-dee
/vˈænɪti/
VA-ni-tee
Definition
A strong pride in or concern about one’s appearance or abilities, often seen as excessive. Also refers to a piece of bedroom furniture, a dressing table with a mirror.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈvænəti/
British English
/vˈænɪti/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
VA-ni-dee
UK
VA-ni-tee
Listen in Context
Her vanity made her spend hours in front of the mirror.
The vanity in her bedroom has a big round mirror.
He talked about his achievements with obvious vanity.
All this focus on looks is just pure vanity.