How to pronounce macrovirus
Say it like MAK-roh-vy-rus. Macrovirus has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAK).
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- MAK
- roh
- vy
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Macrovirus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- rohKeep 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 macrovirus
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MAK-roh-vy-rus.
What does macrovirus mean?
- A computer virus written in a macro language.
Where does macrovirus come from?
From macro + virus.
Questions about saying macrovirus
How do you pronounce macrovirus?
Say MAK-roh-vy-rus. The American pronunciation is /ˈmækroʊˌvaɪrəs/. In British English it is /ˈmækrəʊˌvaɪrəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in macrovirus?
Macrovirus has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAK). Broken into parts: MAK · roh · vy · rus.
Is macrovirus 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 /ˈmækrəʊˌvaɪrəs/ (MAK-roh-vy-rus).