How to Pronounce Victims

To pronounce "victims", say VICT-ims — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈvɪktəmz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈvɪktəmz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “victims”

"victims" has 2 syllables: vict-ims.

What does victims mean?

noun

  1. One that is harmed—killed, injured, subjected to oppression, deceived, or otherwise adversely affected—by someone or something, especially another person or event, force, or condition; in particular:

    “the youngest victims of the brutal war”

  2. A living being which is slain and offered as a sacrifice, usually in a religious rite.

Synonyms

injured party

Antonyms

offender

Related words

dupeabusedaffectedafflictedaggrievedbereavedbrutalizedcases

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "victims"?▾

"Victims" has 2 syllables: vict · ims.

What is the IPA transcription of "victims"?▾

The IPA transcription of "victims" is /ˈvɪktəmz/.

What does "victims" mean?▾

Victims: One that is harmed—killed, injured, subjected to oppression, deceived, or otherwise adversely affected—by someone or something, especially another person or event, force, or condition; in particular:

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