How to pronounce victory
Say it like VIK-tuh-ree. Victory has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIK).
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- VIK
- tuh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Victory 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of victory
American and British speakers say victory in essentially the same way: /ˈvɪktəri/ in the US and /ˈvɪktəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: VIK-tuh-ree.
What does victory mean?
- a successful ending of a struggle or contest“a narrow victory”“the general always gets credit for his army's victory”
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Words that rhyme with victory
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Questions about saying victory
How do you pronounce victory?
Say VIK-tuh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɪktəri/. In British English it is /ˈvɪktəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in victory?
Victory has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIK). Broken into parts: VIK · tuh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say victory the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvɪktəri/ and the British form is /ˈvɪktəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.