How to pronounce vicomte
Say it like vih-KOM-tee. Vicomte has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOM).
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- vih
- KOM
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vicomte 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.
- KOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of vicomte
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: vih-KOM-tee.
What does vicomte mean?
- A French viscount.
Where does vicomte come from?
From French vicomte. Doublet of vicecomes and viscount.
Questions about saying vicomte
How do you pronounce vicomte?
Say vih-KOM-tee. The American pronunciation is /vɪˈkɑmti/. In British English it is /vɪˈkɒmti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vicomte?
Vicomte has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOM). Broken into parts: vih · KOM · tee.
Is vicomte pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /vɪˈkɒmti/ (vih-KOM-tee).