English pronunciation · Words Starting with V
Vigor Pronunciation
Vigor is pronounced VI-ger, IPA /ˈvɪgɝ/.
VI-ger
US /ˈvɪgɝ/
Syllables: VI · ger (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun: Physical strength and energy, or forcefulness in doing something.
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Vigor in a Sentence
- She attacked the garden with surprising vigor.
- The debate was conducted with some vigor.
- Age had not taken his vigor away.
Common Mispronunciations of Vigor
Not VY-gor
Clip the opening vowel to the short i of pig. Vigour has no connection to the long i of vital.
Not VI-jer
Harden the middle consonant to the sound in gold. Vigorous and invigorate keep it too, which is why none of them ever take a j.
Tip: Two syllables, VI-ger. British English spells it vigour but says it the same way.
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