How to pronounce vigilante
Say it like vij-uh-LAN-tee. Vigilante has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAN).
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- vij
- uh
- LAN
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vigilante pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vijGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of vigilante
American and British speakers say vigilante in essentially the same way: /ˌvɪdʒəˈlænti/ in the US and /ˌvɪdʒɪˈlænti/ in the UK.
British respelling: vij-ih-LAN-tee.
What does vigilante mean?
- A member of a vigilance committee.
- A person who acts outside of legal authority, often violently, to punish or avenge a crime, right a perceived wrong, etc.
Where does vigilante come from?
Borrowed from Spanish vigilante (“watchman, guard”), from Latin vigilans.
Words that rhyme with vigilante
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of vigilante.
Questions about saying vigilante
How do you pronounce vigilante?
Say vij-uh-LAN-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌvɪdʒəˈlænti/. In British English it is /ˌvɪdʒɪˈlænti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vigilante?
Vigilante has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAN). Broken into parts: vij · uh · LAN · tee.
Do Americans and Brits say vigilante the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌvɪdʒəˈlænti/ and the British form is /ˌvɪdʒɪˈlænti/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.