How to pronounce vicarial
Say it like vy-KER-ee-ul. Vicarial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KER).
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- vy
- KER
- ee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vicarial pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- KERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of vicarial
American and British speakers say vicarial in essentially the same way: /vaɪˈkɛriəl/ in the US and /vaɪˈkɛəriəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: vy-KAIR-ree-ul.
What does vicarial mean?
- Of or pertaining to a vicar
- Delegated; vicarious
Where does vicarial come from?
From vicar + -ial.
Words that rhyme with vicarial
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of vicarial.
Questions about saying vicarial
How do you pronounce vicarial?
Say vy-KER-ee-ul. The American pronunciation is /vaɪˈkɛriəl/. In British English it is /vaɪˈkɛəriəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vicarial?
Vicarial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KER). Broken into parts: vy · KER · ee · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say vicarial the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /vaɪˈkɛriəl/ and the British form is /vaɪˈkɛəriəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.