How to pronounce antivirus
Say it like an-tee-VY-rus. Antivirus has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VY).
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- an
- tee
- VY
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Antivirus 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.
- rusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of antivirus
American and British speakers say antivirus in essentially the same way: /ˌæntiˈvaɪrəs/ in the US and /ˌæntɪˈvaɪrəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: an-tih-VY-rus.
What does antivirus mean?
- A piece of software that is used to detect, delete and or neutralize computer-based viruses.
Where does antivirus come from?
From anti- + virus.
Words that rhyme with antivirus
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Questions about saying antivirus
How do you pronounce antivirus?
Say an-tee-VY-rus. The American pronunciation is /ˌæntiˈvaɪrəs/. In British English it is /ˌæntɪˈvaɪrəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in antivirus?
Antivirus has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VY). Broken into parts: an · tee · VY · rus.
Do Americans and Brits say antivirus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌæntiˈvaɪrəs/ and the British form is /ˌæntɪˈvaɪrəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.