How to pronounce viceregent
Say it like vyce-REE-junt. Viceregent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REE).
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- vyce
- REE
- junt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Viceregent 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.
- juntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of viceregent
American and British speakers say viceregent in essentially the same way: /vaɪsˈridʒənt/ in the US and /vaɪsˈriːdʒənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: vyce-REE-junt.
What does viceregent mean?
- the official administrative deputy of a regent; vicegerent
Where does viceregent come from?
From vice- + regent.
Words that rhyme with viceregent
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of viceregent.
Questions about saying viceregent
How do you pronounce viceregent?
Say vyce-REE-junt. The American pronunciation is /vaɪsˈridʒənt/. In British English it is /vaɪsˈriːdʒənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in viceregent?
Viceregent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REE). Broken into parts: vyce · REE · junt.
Do Americans and Brits say viceregent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /vaɪsˈridʒənt/ and the British form is /vaɪsˈriːdʒənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.