How to pronounce vigour
Say it like VIG-er. Vigour has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIG).
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- VIG
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vigour pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of vigour
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VIG-uh.
What does vigour mean?
- Active strength or force of body or mind; a capacity for exertion, physically, intellectually, or morally; energy.
- Strength or force in animal or vegetable nature or action.
- Strength; efficacy; potency.
Where does vigour come from?
Related to vigil, vegetable, vajra, and waker.
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Words that rhyme with vigour
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Words that sound like vigour
Questions about saying vigour
How do you pronounce vigour?
Say VIG-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɪɡɚ/. In British English it is /ˈvɪɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vigour?
Vigour has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIG). Broken into parts: VIG · er.
Is vigour 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 /ˈvɪɡə/ (VIG-uh).
What words sound the same as vigour?
Vigour sounds the same as vigor in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.