How do I pronounce “vice versa”?

There are two ways to pronounce vice versa:

  • As three syllables, with emphasis placed on the first and second syllables: [vicevur-suh]. This is the most common pronunciation.
  • As four syllables, with emphasis placed on the first and third syllables: [vice-uh-vur-suh].

Both pronunciations are considered acceptable, but “vice versa” is the only correct spelling.