How to pronounce viscous
Say it like VIS-kus. Viscous has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIS).
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- VIS
- kus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Viscous 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.
- kusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of viscous
American and British speakers say viscous in essentially the same way: /ˈvɪskəs/ in the US and /ˈvɪskəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: VIS-kus.
What does viscous mean?
- Having a thick, sticky consistency between solid and liquid (that is, a high viscosity).
- Of or pertaining to viscosity.“viscous coefficient”
Where does viscous come from?
First attested in 1605.
Words that rhyme with viscous
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of viscous.
Questions about saying viscous
How do you pronounce viscous?
Say VIS-kus. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɪskəs/. In British English it is /ˈvɪskəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in viscous?
Viscous has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIS). Broken into parts: VIS · kus.
Do Americans and Brits say viscous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvɪskəs/ and the British form is /ˈvɪskəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.