How to pronounce vizier
Say it like vih-ZEER. Vizier has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZEER).
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- vih
- ZEER
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vizier pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ZEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of vizier
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VIZ-eer.
What does vizier mean?
- A high-ranking official or minister in an Islamic government, especially in the Ottoman Empire.
- The highest-ranking official or minister in ancient Egypt or Ebla; a chief administrator or a chancellor.
- An ancient Mesopotamian civil servant, the sukkal (𒈛 (sukkal)).
Words that rhyme with vizier
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of vizier.
Questions about saying vizier
How do you pronounce vizier?
Say vih-ZEER. The American pronunciation is /vɪˈzɪr/. In British English it is /ˈvɪzɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vizier?
Vizier has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZEER). Broken into parts: vih · ZEER.
Is vizier pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈvɪzɪə/ (VIZ-eer).