How to pronounce vicegerent
Say it like vyce-JEER-unt. Vicegerent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEER).
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- vyce
- JEER
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vicegerent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vyceKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- JEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of vicegerent
American and British speakers say vicegerent in essentially the same way: /vaɪsˈdʒɪrənt/ in the US and /vaɪsˈdʒɪərənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: vyce-JEER-unt.
What does vicegerent mean?
- The official administrative deputy of a ruler, head of state, or church official.
- Having or exercising delegated power; acting by substitution, or in the place of another.
Where does vicegerent come from?
From Latin vicegerens.
Words that rhyme with vicegerent
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Questions about saying vicegerent
How do you pronounce vicegerent?
Say vyce-JEER-unt. The American pronunciation is /vaɪsˈdʒɪrənt/. In British English it is /vaɪsˈdʒɪərənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vicegerent?
Vicegerent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEER). Broken into parts: vyce · JEER · unt.
Do Americans and Brits say vicegerent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /vaɪsˈdʒɪrənt/ and the British form is /vaɪsˈdʒɪərənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.