How to pronounce vikes
Say it like VYKS. Vikes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- VYKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vikes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VYKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of vikes
American and British speakers say vikes in essentially the same way: /vaɪks/ in the US and /vaɪks/ in the UK.
British respelling: VYKS.
What does vikes mean?
- plural of vike How to pronounce vike
Questions about saying vikes
How do you pronounce vikes?
Say VYKS. The American pronunciation is /vaɪks/. In British English it is /vaɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vikes?
Vikes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: VYKS.
Do Americans and Brits say vikes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /vaɪks/ and the British form is /vaɪks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.