How to pronounce vicars
Say it like VIK-erz. Vicars has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIK).
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- VIK
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vicars pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of vicars
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VIK-uz.
What does vicars mean?
- plural of vicar How to pronounce vicar
Words that rhyme with vicars
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of vicars.
Questions about saying vicars
How do you pronounce vicars?
Say VIK-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɪkɚz/. In British English it is /ˈvɪkəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vicars?
Vicars has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIK). Broken into parts: VIK · erz.
Is vicars pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈvɪkəz/ (VIK-uz).