How to pronounce invirile
Say it like in-VIR-eyel. Invirile has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VIR).
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- in
- VIR
- eyel
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Invirile pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- VIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eyelKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of invirile
American and British speakers say invirile in essentially the same way: /ɪnˈvɪraɪl/ in the US and /ɪnˈvɪraɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-VIR-eyel.
What does invirile mean?
- Deficient in manhood; effeminate, unmanly.
Where does invirile come from?
From in- + virile.
Questions about saying invirile
How do you pronounce invirile?
Say in-VIR-eyel. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈvɪraɪl/. In British English it is /ɪnˈvɪraɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in invirile?
Invirile has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VIR). Broken into parts: in · VIR · eyel.
Do Americans and Brits say invirile the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪnˈvɪraɪl/ and the British form is /ɪnˈvɪraɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.