How to Pronounce Victuals

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈvɪktʃuəlz/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/vˈɪktʃuːəlz/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “victuals”

"victuals" has 2 syllables: vict-uals. It rhymes with scuttles and rebuttals, if that helps it stick.

What does victuals 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 victuals

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scuttlesrebuttalsshuttlesbrittlesruttlessuttleswhittles

Related words

alimentalimentationcomestiblecommissariateatableediblenourishmentnutriment

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "victuals"?▾

"Victuals" has 2 syllables: vict · uals.

What is the IPA transcription of "victuals"?▾

The IPA transcription of "victuals" is /ˈvɪktʃuəlz/.

What does "victuals" mean?▾

Victuals: Food fit for human consumption.

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