How to pronounce vikings
Say it like VY-kingz. Vikings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VY).
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- VY
- kingz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vikings 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.
- kingzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of vikings
American and British speakers say vikings in essentially the same way: /ˈvaɪkɪŋz/ in the US and /ˈvaɪkɪŋz/ in the UK.
British respelling: VY-kingz.
What does vikings mean?
- plural of viking How to pronounce viking
Questions about saying vikings
How do you pronounce vikings?
Say VY-kingz. The American pronunciation is /ˈvaɪkɪŋz/. In British English it is /ˈvaɪkɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vikings?
Vikings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VY). Broken into parts: VY · kingz.
Do Americans and Brits say vikings the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvaɪkɪŋz/ and the British form is /ˈvaɪkɪŋz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.