How to Pronounce Vikings

To pronounce "vikings", say VIK-ings — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈvaɪkɪŋs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˈvaɪkɪŋs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “vikings”

"vikings" has 2 syllables: vik-ings.

What does vikings mean?

noun

  1. One of the Scandinavian or other Northern European seafaring warriors that raided (and then settled) the British Isles and other parts of Europe in the 8th to the 11th centuries and, according to many historians, were the first Europeans to reach North America.
  2. (by extension) A stock character common in the fantasy genre, namely a barbarian, generally equipped with an axe or sword and a helmet adorned with horns.

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "vikings"?▾

"Vikings" has 2 syllables: vik · ings.

What is the IPA transcription of "vikings"?▾

The IPA transcription of "vikings" is /ˈvaɪkɪŋs/.

What does "vikings" mean?▾

Vikings: One of the Scandinavian or other Northern European seafaring warriors that raided (and then settled) the British Isles and other parts of Europe in the 8th to the 11th centuries and, according to many historians, were the first Europeans to reach North America.

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