How to Pronounce Vigilante

To pronounce "vigilante", say VIG-il-ant-e — 4 syllables, IPA /vɪdʒɪˈlænti/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/vɪdʒɪˈlænti/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “vigilante”

"vigilante" has 4 syllables: vig-il-ant-e. It rhymes with canty and scanty, if that helps it stick.

What does vigilante mean?

noun

  1. A person who considers it their own responsibility to uphold the law in their neighborhood and often does so summarily and without legal jurisdiction.

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Words that rhyme with vigilante

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

cantyscantyanteshantyauntieantichiantichantypantypantiefantigrantee

Related words

mercenarymonitoringsurveillancemonitorself-defenceself-defensecustodyguard

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "vigilante"?▾

"Vigilante" has 4 syllables: vig · il · ant · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "vigilante"?▾

The IPA transcription of "vigilante" is /vɪdʒɪˈlænti/.

What does "vigilante" mean?▾

Vigilante: A person who considers it their own responsibility to uphold the law in their neighborhood and often does so summarily and without legal jurisdiction.

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