How to Pronounce Vicarious

To pronounce "vicarious", say VIC-ar-ious — 3 syllables, IPA /vɪˈkɛəɹi.əs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/vɪˈkɛəɹi.əs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “vicarious”

"vicarious" has 3 syllables: vic-ar-ious. It rhymes with precarious and gregarious, if that helps it stick.

What does vicarious mean?

adjective

  1. Delegated.
  2. Experienced or gained by taking in another person’s experience, rather than through first-hand experience, such as through watching or reading.

    “People experience vicarious pleasures through watching television.”

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Words that rhyme with vicarious

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

precariousgregariousnefariousvariouscariousscariousterreoushilariousferreousaquariusmarius

Related words

secondaryancillarysubsidiaryindirectresidualdelegatabledelegableappurtenant

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "vicarious"?▾

"Vicarious" has 3 syllables: vic · ar · ious.

What is the IPA transcription of "vicarious"?▾

The IPA transcription of "vicarious" is /vɪˈkɛəɹi.əs/.

What does "vicarious" mean?▾

Vicarious: Delegated.

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