How to pronounce "victory"

victory

Sports & Recreation
American
/ˈvɪk.tə.ri/

Syllable Breakdown

vic to ry

How natives say victory

British
/ˈvɪk.tə.ri/

Syllable Breakdown

vic to ry

How natives say victory

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with a 'v' sound.

  • Say 'vic' with a short 'i' sound.

  • Move to 'to' with a schwa sound.

  • End with 'ry', soft and quick.

Common Mistakes

  • victory (vict-or-y)

  • victo ree (vic-to ree)

  • victree (vic-tree)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with a 'v' sound.

  • Say 'vic' with a short 'i' sound.

  • Move to 'to' with a schwa sound.

  • End with 'ry', soft and quick.

common mistakes

  • victory (vict-or-y)

  • victo ree (vic-to ree)

  • victree (vic-tree)

FAQ

Why is the 'o' in 'victory' pronounced like 'ə'?

In 'victory', the 'o' is a reduced vowel pronounced as a schwa.

Is the stress on the first syllable?

Yes, the stress is on the first syllable 'vic'.

Why is 'ry' quick and soft?

'Ry' is an unstressed syllable, pronounced quickly.

Definition

victory

Winning a battle or competition.

Word Family

victor

/ˈvɪk.tər/

noun

A person who wins.

Example: He was the victor of the match.

victorious

/vɪkˈtɔːr.i.əs/

adjective

Having won.

Example: They felt victorious.

victimize

/ˈvɪk.tə.maɪz/

verb

To treat someone unfairly.

Example: They were victimized by the scam.

Key Pronunciation Differences

'Victory' has an extra syllable compared to 'victor'.

'Victorious' has a different stress pattern compared to 'victory'.

'Victimize' has different vowel sounds after 'vic'.

Pro Tips

Focus on syllables

Practice breaking words into syllables to find the stress.

Listen and repeat

Listen to native speakers and mimic their pronunciation.

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