Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

vs

/vˈiˈɛs/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.85 in modern English

Syllables: vs
IPA: /vˈiˈɛs/

5

Scrabble Score

2

Letters

2

Syllables

2

Unique Chars

Meaning

prep

Alternative form of vs..

pron

Obsolete typography of us.

Obsolete

noun

adj

Initialism of very special, or, very superior: a grade of premium cognac that has been aged in barrels for 2.5-4.5 years.

adj

Abbreviation of very slightly (included): a degree of the inclusions in a diamond.

prep

Alternative form of vs..

name

Initialism of Visual Studio: an integrated development environment.

noun

Usage

Inflected Forms

V.S. (alternative) V.S (alternative) V. S. (alternative)

Frequently Paired Words

VSOP VVSOP XO VVS V1 V2 VD VMO

Rhymes With

yes less guess press success unless dress stress express mess des nevertheless

Questions

How do you pronounce vs?: The recorded pronunciation is /vˈiˈɛs/.
What does vs mean?: Alternative form of vs..

How to pronounce vs

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