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vicar
Definition:
(nou) a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman (nou) a clergyman in charge of a chapel (nou) a clergyman appointed to act as priest of a parish
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈvɪkə
Examples:
Until then, the diocesan bishop appoints the coadjutor to act as vicar general.
The vicar at the church is the Reverend Preb.
This referenced the ending with the vicar in the church.
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Common mistakes of vicar pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "vi-CAR" instead of the correct "VIC-ar". This alters the pronunciation to /ˈvɪkər/ in US English and /ˈvɪkə/ in UK English. Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable.
- Overemphasizing the "i": A common mistake is pronouncing the "i" as a long vowel, saying "vee-car" instead of "vicar". This changes the sound to /ˈviːkər/, which is incorrect. Tip: Keep the "i" short, as in "kit".
- Ignoring the "c": Some may pronounce "vicar" as "viker," neglecting the "c" sound. This leads to a mispronunciation of /ˈvaɪkər/. Tip: Clearly articulate the "c" to maintain the proper sound of the word.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners sometimes confuse "vicar" with "vicarious," leading to incorrect pronunciation. "Vicar" should be pronounced as /ˈvɪkər/ (US) and /ˈvɪkə/ (UK). Tip: Focus on the context to distinguish between the two.
- Mispronouncing the ending: Some may say "vicar" with a hard "r" sound at the end, resulting in /ˈvɪkɑr/. This is not standard. Tip: Use a softer "r" to match the correct pronunciation.