How to pronounce adenovirus
Say it like uh-DEN-uh-vy-rus. Adenovirus has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEN).
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- uh
- DEN
- uh
- vy
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adenovirus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- vyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- rusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of adenovirus
American and British speakers say adenovirus in essentially the same way: /əˈdɛnəˌvaɪrəs/ in the US and /əˈdɛnəˌvaɪrəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-DEN-uh-vy-rus.
What does adenovirus mean?
- Any virus of the family Adenoviridae, many of which are responsible for respiratory infections in humans
Where does adenovirus come from?
From adeno- + virus, after the human adenoid tissue from which it was isolated.
Questions about saying adenovirus
How do you pronounce adenovirus?
Say uh-DEN-uh-vy-rus. The American pronunciation is /əˈdɛnəˌvaɪrəs/. In British English it is /əˈdɛnəˌvaɪrəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adenovirus?
Adenovirus has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEN). Broken into parts: uh · DEN · uh · vy · rus.
Do Americans and Brits say adenovirus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈdɛnəˌvaɪrəs/ and the British form is /əˈdɛnəˌvaɪrəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.