How to pronounce victor
Say it like VIK-ter. Victor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIK).
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- VIK
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Victor 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of victor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VIK-tuh.
What does victor mean?
- a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
- the contestant who wins the contest
Where does victor come from?
Inherited from Middle English victour, victor, from Anglo-Norman victor, Latin victor (“conqueror”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with victor
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Questions about saying victor
How do you pronounce victor?
Say VIK-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɪktɚ/. In British English it is /ˈvɪktə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in victor?
Victor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIK). Broken into parts: VIK · ter.
Is victor pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈvɪktə/ (VIK-tuh).