How to Pronounce "fall victim"
expression
ˈfɑɫ/, /ˈfɔɫ/ /ˈvɪktəm/, /ˈvɪktɪm
FAWL VIK-tum
fˈɔːl/ /vˈɪktɪm
FAWL VIK-tim
Definition
To suffer harm or be badly affected by something, often unexpectedly or through no fault of your own. Usually used to describe becoming the victim of crime, deception, or unfortunate events.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɑɫ/, /ˈfɔɫ/ /ˈvɪktəm/, /ˈvɪktɪm
British English
fˈɔːl/ /vˈɪktɪm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FAWL VIK-tum
UK
FAWL VIK-tim
Listen in Context
Many people fall victim to online scams each year.
He fell victim to a terrible virus last winter.
Don't fall victim to fake news on the internet.
She fell victim to a classic tourist trap when she visited Rome.