How Do You Spell VASILIUS?
Pronunciation: [vasˈɪlɪəs] (IPA) 
The spelling of the name "Vasilius" may seem complicated, though it follows phonetic rules. The correct IPA transcription is [vəˈsilɪəs]. The initial sound [v] corresponds to the letter "v" in the Latin alphabet. The following vowel [ə] represents an unstressed "schwa" sound, which is commonly used in English. The next consonant [s] is spelled letter "s", and pronounced sound [ɪ] is represented by "i". Finally, [əs] is spelled with "-us" in Latin, and gives the name its ending.
