How to pronounce victim
Say it like VIK-tum. Victim has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIK).
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- VIK
- tum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Victim pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of victim
American and British speakers say victim in essentially the same way: /ˈvɪktəm/ in the US and /ˈvɪktɪm/ in the UK.
British respelling: VIK-tim.
What does victim mean?
- an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
- a person who is tricked or swindled
Where does victim come from?
From Middle French victime, from Latin victima (“sacrificial animal”).
Words that rhyme with victim
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of victim.
Questions about saying victim
How do you pronounce victim?
Say VIK-tum. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɪktəm/. In British English it is /ˈvɪktɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in victim?
Victim has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIK). Broken into parts: VIK · tum.
Do Americans and Brits say victim the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvɪktəm/ and the British form is /ˈvɪktɪm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.