How to pronounce viaduct
Say it like VY-uh-duhkt. Viaduct has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VY).
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- VY
- uh
- duhkt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Viaduct pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- duhktGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of viaduct
American and British speakers say viaduct in essentially the same way: /ˈvaɪəˌdʌkt/ in the US and /ˈvaɪədʌkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: VY-uh-dukt.
What does viaduct mean?
- A bridge with several spans that carries rail or road traffic over a valley or other obstacles.
Where does viaduct come from?
Coined in 1816, from Latin via (“highway; road”) + English -duct, on the basis of aqueduct.
Questions about saying viaduct
How do you pronounce viaduct?
Say VY-uh-duhkt. The American pronunciation is /ˈvaɪəˌdʌkt/. In British English it is /ˈvaɪədʌkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in viaduct?
Viaduct has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VY). Broken into parts: VY · uh · duhkt.
Do Americans and Brits say viaduct the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvaɪəˌdʌkt/ and the British form is /ˈvaɪədʌkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.