How do you pronounce "viking"?

In American English: /ˈvaɪkɪŋ/ (VEYEK-ing). In British English: /vˈaɪkɪŋ/ (V-eyek). In Canadian English: /ˈvʌɪkɪŋ/ (VUH-ik-ing). In Australian English: /vˈaɪkɪŋ/ (V-eyek).

Is "viking" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈvaɪkɪŋ/ (VEYEK-ing), while in British English it's /vˈaɪkɪŋ/ (V-eyek).

How to Pronounce "viking"

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viking

/ˈvaɪkɪŋ/

VEYEK-ing

Syllable Breakdown

vaɪkvik·ɪŋing

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