VIK-turz
/ˈvɪktɚz/
victors is pronounced VIK-turz (/ˈvɪktɚz/). Victors refers to people who have achieved victory or success in a contest, battle, or competition. In general usage, the term connotes successful outcomes and triumphant status, often highlighting the winners rather than the process. It can function as a noun (plural) or, less commonly, as a title for winners in certain contexts.
Victors refers to people who have achieved victory or success in a contest, battle, or competition. In general usage, the term connotes successful outcomes and triumphant status, often highlighting the winners rather than the process. It can function as a noun (plural) or, less commonly, as a title for winners in certain contexts.
"The victors in the championship celebrated their hard-won triumph."
"After a grueling match, the victors lifted the trophy with bright smiles."
"The crowd roared as the victors were announced to take the stage."
You pronounce it as VIC-tərz in US and UK; the first syllable is stressed. IPA: US /ˈvɪk.tɚz/, UK /ˈvɪk.təz/. In many speakers, the 'or' in the second syllable is a reduced schwa with a voiced z at the end. Mouth: start with a short, crisp v, then a short i (as in bit), then a rolled or relaxed r-laxed schwa before the final z sound. Audio reference can be found on pronunciation tools like Pronounce or Forvo.
Two common errors: misplacing stress (pronouncing as vic-TORS) and pronouncing the second syllable as a full ‘or’ rather than a reduced schwa. Correct by keeping stress on the first syllable, and /ɚ/ in the second: /ˈvɪk.tɚz/. Another mistake is voicing the second syllable as /tɔː/ or over-emphasizing the r; aim for a quick, relaxed /tɚ/ before the final /z/.
In US/UK, the second syllable uses a rhotacized or reduced vowel: /tɚ/ or /tə/. US rhotics may have a more pronounced rhotic vowel; UK tends toward a shorter, less rhotic /ə/ in some speakers, especially non-rhotic accents. Australian speakers often use a clear /ɜː/ or /ə/ variation depending on region, but typically keep a reduced schwa. The final /z/ remains voiced in all. IPA references help map these subtle shifts.
Because the second syllable involves a quick, reduced vowel and a consonant cluster: /k.t/ followed by a voiced /ɚ/ or /ə/. The transition from the unaccented vowel to a soft, fast /ɚ/ can blur in rapid speech, leading to mispronunciations like /ˈvɪk.tɔːz/ or /ˈvɪk.təz/. Practicing the tight, short /t/ before a clipped /ɚ/ helps stabilize the rhythm.
The focus is on initial stress and the short, central vowel in the second syllable. Because the first syllable is a closed syllable with /k/ and /t/, keep the /k/ release crisp, then a quick switch to /ɚ/ (or /ə/ in some accents) before the final /z/. Ensure the final consonant is voiced, not devoiced, to avoid sounding like /-s/.
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Victor is from the Latin victor, meaning ‘conqueror, winner,’ from the root vin- or vict-, related to winning or conquering, from the verb vincere ‘to conquer.’ The plural victors adds -s, indicating more than one winner. The sense of victors expands in English to refer to the people who win in competition, not just a generic triumph. The word appears in Latin texts in classical times, carrying the social implication of success, honor, and power. In medieval and modern English, victors emerges as a common noun for ‘people who win’ in sports, conflicts, or contests. The modern usage often emphasizes the outcome (being a victor) and can be used in celebratory or evaluative tones, sometimes with the associated connotation of merit or superiority depending on context. First known use in late Latin and early English translations of classical works, with attestations in the 16th–17th centuries as English borrowed many Latin and classical competition terms during the Renaissance. The plural form reflects standard English noun pluralization, allowing plural reference in contexts where multiple people are declared victors, such as team sports or multi-event competitions.
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