How to pronounce antiviral
Say it like an-tee-VY-rul. Antiviral has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VY).
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US American/ˌæntiˈvaɪrəl/an-tee-VY-rul
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- an
- tee
- VY
- rul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Antiviral pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- anGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- VYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- rulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does antiviral mean?
noun
- An antiviral medication.
- Inhibiting the growth and reproduction of a virus.
- Eliminating or inhibiting the action of a computer virus.
Where does antiviral come from?
From anti- + viral.
Words that rhyme with antiviral
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Questions about saying antiviral
How do you pronounce antiviral?
Say an-tee-VY-rul. The American pronunciation is /ˌæntiˈvaɪrəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in antiviral?
Antiviral has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VY). Broken into parts: an · tee · VY · rul.