How to Pronounce Victual

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈvɪktʃuəl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “victual”

"victual" has 2 syllables: vict-ual. It rhymes with scuttle and subtle, if that helps it stick.

What does victual mean?

noun

  1. Food fit for human consumption.
  2. (in the plural) Food supplies; provisions.

verb

  1. To provide with food; to provision.
  2. To lay in food supplies.

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Words that rhyme with victual

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scuttlesubtleguttlerebuttalshuttlecuttlewittolunsubtlequittalruttleshittletrityl

Related words

comestiblepabulumeatableediblevictuallvittlevictualagevictuallage

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "victual"?▾

"Victual" has 2 syllables: vict · ual.

What is the IPA transcription of "victual"?▾

The IPA transcription of "victual" is /ˈvɪktʃuəl/.

What does "victual" mean?▾

Victual: Food fit for human consumption.

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