How to pronounce cryptovirus
Say it like KRIP-toh-vy-rus. Cryptovirus has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIP).
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- KRIP
- toh
- vy
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cryptovirus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- 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 cryptovirus
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KRIP-toh-vy-rus.
What does cryptovirus mean?
- A kind of plant virus associated with latent infection of the host, and not transmissible by many means.
- A type of malware that is used for extortion by encrypting user files and asking for payment in exchange for the decryption key.
Where does cryptovirus come from?
From crypto- (prefix meaning ‘hidden; invisible’) + virus.
Questions about saying cryptovirus
How do you pronounce cryptovirus?
Say KRIP-toh-vy-rus. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɪptoʊˌvaɪrəs/. In British English it is /ˈkrɪptəʊˌvaɪrəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cryptovirus?
Cryptovirus has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIP). Broken into parts: KRIP · toh · vy · rus.
Is cryptovirus pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈkrɪptəʊˌvaɪrəs/ (KRIP-toh-vy-rus).