English pronunciation · Words Starting with V
Vigilance Pronunciation
Vigilance is pronounced VI-juh-luhns, IPA /ˈvɪdʒələns/.
VI-juh-luhns
US /ˈvɪdʒələns/ · UK /ˈvɪdʒɪləns/
Syllables: VI · juh · luhns (3 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun: Careful watchfulness for danger or trouble.
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Vigilance in a Sentence
- Constant vigilance is needed on the ward.
- Their vigilance stopped the fire spreading.
- The notice asks for vigilance at the gate.
Common Mispronunciations of Vigilance
Not vi-JI-luhns
Volume belongs to VI, and both of the beats after it are dull.
Not VI-juh-lahns
The ending is a weak luhns, with nothing of the French ance left about it.
Tip: Vigilance and vigilant hold the same stress, and only the ending differs.
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