How to pronounce vivat
Say it like VEE-vaht. Vivat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VEE).
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- VEE
- vaht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vivat pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- vahtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of vivat
American and British speakers say vivat in essentially the same way: /ˈviˌvɑt/ in the US and /ˈviːˌvæt/ in the UK.
British respelling: VEE-vat.
What does vivat mean?
- A cry wishing someone long life and prosperity.
- An utterance of the interjection vivat.
Where does vivat come from?
From Latin vīvat (literally “may s/he live”).
Questions about saying vivat
How do you pronounce vivat?
Say VEE-vaht. The American pronunciation is /ˈviˌvɑt/. In British English it is /ˈviːˌvæt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vivat?
Vivat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VEE). Broken into parts: VEE · vaht.
Do Americans and Brits say vivat the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈviˌvɑt/ and the British form is /ˈviːˌvæt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.