How to pronounce vigilant
Say it like VIJ-uh-lunt. Vigilant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIJ).
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- VIJ
- uh
- lunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vigilant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VIJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- luntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of vigilant
American and British speakers say vigilant in essentially the same way: /ˈvɪdʒələnt/ in the US and /ˈvɪdʒɪlənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: VIJ-ih-lunt.
What does vigilant mean?
- Watchful, especially for danger or disorder; alert; wary.“Be vigilant for signs of disease in your garden.”
- In vigilance.
Where does vigilant come from?
From French vigilant or its source, Latin vigilans, present participle of vigilare (“stay awake”), from vigil (“awake”).
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Questions about saying vigilant
How do you pronounce vigilant?
Say VIJ-uh-lunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɪdʒələnt/. In British English it is /ˈvɪdʒɪlənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vigilant?
Vigilant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIJ). Broken into parts: VIJ · uh · lunt.
Do Americans and Brits say vigilant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvɪdʒələnt/ and the British form is /ˈvɪdʒɪlənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.