How to Pronounce Viceroy

To pronounce "viceroy", say VIC-er-oy — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈvaɪsˌɹɔɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈvaɪsˌɹɔɪ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “viceroy”

"viceroy" has 3 syllables: vic-er-oy.

What does viceroy mean?

noun

  1. One who governs a country, province, or colony as the representative of a monarch.

    “Ireland was governed by a Viceroy representing the English King/Queen when it was part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.”

  2. A zongdu.

Synonyms

provostvicar

Related words

vicereinelordaltyproconsullieutenant-governorviceregentgovernor-generalvicegerent

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "viceroy"?▾

"Viceroy" has 3 syllables: vic · er · oy.

What is the IPA transcription of "viceroy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "viceroy" is /ˈvaɪsˌɹɔɪ/.

What does "viceroy" mean?▾

Viceroy: One who governs a country, province, or colony as the representative of a monarch.

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