How to Pronounce Vicar-general

To pronounce "vicar-general", say VIC-arg-en-er-al — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

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13

Letters

VIC-arg-en-er-al

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"vicar-general" has 5 syllables: vic-arg-en-er-al.

What does vicar-general mean?

noun

  1. An official performing the work of an archdeacon under the bishop.
  2. In the English Church, an officer assisting the bishop, the chancellor of the diocese.

Related words

vicar-choralvicararchdeaconvicaratesubvicarvicarshiparchdeaconry

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How many syllables are in "vicar-general"?▾

"Vicar-general" has 5 syllables: vic · arg · en · er · al.

What does "vicar-general" mean?▾

Vicar-general: An official performing the work of an archdeacon under the bishop.

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