How to pronounce viceregal
Say it like vyce-REE-gul. Viceregal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REE).
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- vyce
- REE
- gul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Viceregal 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.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- gulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of viceregal
American and British speakers say viceregal in essentially the same way: /vaɪsˈriɡəl/ in the US and /vaɪsˈriːɡəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: vyce-REE-gul.
What does viceregal mean?
- Of, or pertaining to, a viceroy or viceroyalty.
- Of, or pertaining to, a viceregent or viceregency.
- a viceroy
- a viceroy or vicereine
Where does viceregal come from?
From vice- + regal.
Words that rhyme with viceregal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of viceregal.
Questions about saying viceregal
How do you pronounce viceregal?
Say vyce-REE-gul. The American pronunciation is /vaɪsˈriɡəl/. In British English it is /vaɪsˈriːɡəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in viceregal?
Viceregal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REE). Broken into parts: vyce · REE · gul.
Do Americans and Brits say viceregal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /vaɪsˈriɡəl/ and the British form is /vaɪsˈriːɡəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.