To pronounce "viscous", say VISC-ous — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈvɪs.kəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈvɪs.kəs/
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"viscous" has 2 syllables: visc-ous. It rhymes with discus and fiscus, if that helps it stick.
adjective
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Viscous" has 2 syllables: visc · ous.
The IPA transcription of "viscous" is /ˈvɪs.kəs/.
Viscous: Having a thick, sticky consistency between solid and liquid.
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