How to pronounce Viking
Say it like VY-king. Viking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VY).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce Viking. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- VY
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Viking pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of Viking
American and British speakers say Viking in essentially the same way: /ˈvaɪkɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈvaɪkɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: VY-king.
What does Viking mean?
- A stock character common in the fantasy genre, namely a barbarian, generally equipped with an axe or sword and a helmet adorned with horns.
- A Norseman (medieval Scandinavian).
- A player on the Minnesota Vikings NFL team.
Words that rhyme with Viking
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Viking.
Questions about saying Viking
How do you pronounce Viking?
Say VY-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈvaɪkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈvaɪkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Viking?
Viking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VY). Broken into parts: VY · king.
Do Americans and Brits say Viking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvaɪkɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈvaɪkɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.