vigour

/ˈvɪɡə/

Syllables vi·gour

Stress VI-gour

Phonics Breakdown

vi

/vɪ/

short i

g

/ɡ/

hard g

our

/ə/

schwa

Meaning

physical strength, energy, or enthusiasm

Sound Reference

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vi=/vɪ/(victim) + g=/ɡ/(go) + our=/ə/(colour)

Example

He returned to work with renewed vigour.