How to pronounce vicissitudes
Say it like vih-SIS-ih-toodz. Vicissitudes has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIS).
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- vih
- SIS
- ih
- toodz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vicissitudes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- toodzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of vicissitudes
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: vih-SIS-ih-tyoodz.
What does vicissitudes mean?
- plural of vicissitude How to pronounce vicissitude
Questions about saying vicissitudes
How do you pronounce vicissitudes?
Say vih-SIS-ih-toodz. The American pronunciation is /vɪˈsɪsɪtudz/. In British English it is /vɪˈsɪsɪtjuːdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vicissitudes?
Vicissitudes has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIS). Broken into parts: vih · SIS · ih · toodz.
Is vicissitudes pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /vɪˈsɪsɪtjuːdz/ (vih-SIS-ih-tyoodz).