How to Pronounce "vicissitudes"
word
vɪˈsɪsɪtudz
vi-SIS-i-toodz
vˈɪsɪsˌɪtjuːdz
vi-SIS-i-tyoodz
Definition
The many changes and difficulties that happen in life, usually unexpected and sometimes unpleasant.
IPA Transcription
American English
vɪˈsɪsɪtudz
British English
vˈɪsɪsˌɪtjuːdz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
vi-SIS-i-toodz
UK
vi-SIS-i-tyoodz
Listen in Context
After many vicissitudes, the company finally succeeded.
They stayed together through all the vicissitudes of life.
The novel describes the vicissitudes of an immigrant family.
You never know what vicissitudes tomorrow may bring.