How to Pronounce "viceroy"
word
ˈvaɪsɹɔɪ
VY-sroy
vˈaɪsɹɔɪ
vy-SROY
Definition
A viceroy is a ruler who governs a country or colony as the representative of a king or queen.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈvaɪsɹɔɪ
British English
vˈaɪsɹɔɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
VY-sroy
UK
vy-SROY
Listen in Context
The viceroy ruled the colony in the king's name.
A new viceroy arrived from Spain.
The people respected the powerful viceroy.
During the British Raj, the viceroy made the final decisions.