How to Pronounce Vicar

To pronounce "vicar", say VIC-ar — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈvɪkɚ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈvɪkɚ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “vicar”

"vicar" has 2 syllables: vic-ar. It rhymes with snicker and nicker, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: vicker — easy to mix up when writing.

What does vicar mean?

noun

  1. In the Church of England, the priest of a parish, receiving a salary or stipend but not tithes.
  2. In the Roman Catholic and some other churches, a cleric acting as local representative of a higher ranking member of the clergy.

Words that rhyme with vicar

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

snickernickerflickerliquortickerslickerbickerkickerstickerpickerquickerdicker

Related words

parsonbishopclergymanpriestreverendpreachercapitularapostolic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "vicar"?▾

"Vicar" has 2 syllables: vic · ar.

What is the IPA transcription of "vicar"?▾

The IPA transcription of "vicar" is /ˈvɪkɚ/.

What does "vicar" mean?▾

Vicar: In the Church of England, the priest of a parish, receiving a salary or stipend but not tithes.

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