6 syllables: A, li, ci, a Vi, kan, der. Stress on li.
uh-LIS-ee-uh VIK-uhn-duhr
/əˈlɪsiə ˈvɪkəndər/
Alicia Vikander is pronounced uh-LIS-ee-uh VIK-uhn-duhr (/əˈlɪsiə ˈvɪkəndər/). It has six syllables (A-li-ci-a Vi-kan-der), with the stress on "li". Alicia Vikander is a Swedish-born actress known for her versatility in film, notably in The Danish Girl and Ex Machina. The name combines the given name Alicia with the surname Vikander, which has Swedish pronunciation. Proper articulation emphasizes a clear, two-part surname flow and precise vowel qualities rather than anglicized approximations.
nounAlicia Vikander is a Swedish-born actress known for her versatility in film, notably in The Danish Girl and Ex Machina. The name combines the given name Alicia with the surname Vikander, which has Swedish pronunciation. Proper articulation emphasizes a clear, two-part surname flow and precise vowel qualities rather than anglicized approximations.
How to Pronounce Alicia Vikander
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US/UK/AU pronunciation follows: ə-LEE-sha VEE-kan-dər (US) or ə-LEE-shə VEE-kan-də (UK/AU). Stress is on Li in Alicia and on Van in Vikander. IPA: US: əˈliːʃə ˈviːkændər; UK/AU: əˈliːʃə ˈviːkændə. Mouth positions: start with a reduced first vowel in the schwa before a clear L, then a long E in -li-; the stress falls on the second syllable of Alicia, with a light second syllable. The surname starts with V as in very, then a long EE in -i- ( Vik ), then the -kan- with short a and final -der or -də.”
Common errors: misplacing stress on the first syllable of Alicia (applies a-LEE-sha) or mispronouncing Vikander as Vik-AN-der instead of Vi-KAN-der with the primary stress on the second syllable. Another frequent mistake is elongating the -er at the end of Vikander; keep it as a soft schwa in non-rhotic accents or a lighter -ər in rhotic speech. Practice the sequence as ə-LEE-shə / ˈviːkən-dər; avoid heavy consonant clusters between syllables by maintaining clean vowel boundaries.
US tends toward rhoticity with a clear final -ər; Alicia’s second syllable is stressed and the surname shows strong -kan- with a full vowel in -er. UK often reduces the final -er to -ə or -ə; Vikander may be pronounced with a shorter -ə at the end and subtle vowel quality differences in -i- as a long /iː/. Australian typically mirrors UK with slight American-like clarity in final -ər; maintain vowel length in -li- and keep -kan- distinct. IPA references: US əˈliːʃə ˈviːkændər, UK/AU əˈliːʃə ˈviːkændə.
Two main challenges: the two-part name with distinct but fast transitions, and the Swedish surname with -ander ending that may be unfamiliar. Alicia requires stress on the second syllable and a clear, short -sha; Vikander challenges non-native speakers due to the /ˈviːkændər/ vs /ˈviːkændə/ ending and the rolled or softened r depending on dialect. The consonant cluster -kan- must stay crisp, and the ending -der is often reduced to -ər in non-rhotic speech.
Notice the contrast between the two names: Alicia has a two-stress rhythm with a strong primary stress on the second syllable, while Vikander has primary stress on the first syllable (in English adaptation) and a reduced final syllable in many dialects. The breathing point between names should be slight, with a crisp boundary that keeps the two names flowing without blending into a single unit. IPA cues: əˈliːʃə ˈviːkændər.
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Alicia is a feminine form of Alexis and Alice, derived from the Germanic roots adal- ‘noble’ plus -lisa, associated with strength. The given name spread through Spanish, English, and other European languages, with the form Alicia common in Spanish-speaking and many Western cultures. Vikander is a Swedish surname derived from the toponymic or patronymic tradition; it likely originates from the name Viktor or a variation thereof, combined with the element -ander, common in Nordic surnames. In modern usage, Alicia Vikander became internationally recognized after her breakthrough performances in the 2010s, with the name frequently appearing in English-language media. First known public uses date from early to mid-2000s media coverage of Swedish actors shifting to international cinema, with Vikander’s rising prominence in English-language markets amplifying global recognition of the full name as a unit. The transition of the surname into the broader English-speaking lexicon reflects global media influence and the growing accessibility of non-native names in film discourse.
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