how to pronounce viol

/ˈvaɪ.əl/

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viol is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of viol in a speech by a native speaker of british english:

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meanings of viol

noun:

A stringed instrument related to the violin family, but held in the lap between the legs like a cello, usually with C-holes, a flat back, a fretted neck and six strings, played with an underhanded bow hold.

verb:

To play the viol.

viol frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word viol occurs in english on average 0.4 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.