How to pronounce viscounts
Say it like VIS-kownts. Viscounts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIS).
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- VIS
- kownts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Viscounts pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kowntsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of viscounts
American and British speakers say viscounts in essentially the same way: /ˈvɪskaʊnts/ in the US and /ˈvɪskaʊnts/ in the UK.
British respelling: VIS-kownts.
What does viscounts mean?
- plural of viscount How to pronounce viscount
Questions about saying viscounts
How do you pronounce viscounts?
Say VIS-kownts. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɪskaʊnts/. In British English it is /ˈvɪskaʊnts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in viscounts?
Viscounts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIS). Broken into parts: VIS · kownts.
Do Americans and Brits say viscounts the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvɪskaʊnts/ and the British form is /ˈvɪskaʊnts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.