How to pronounce norovirus
Say it like NOR-oh-vy-rus. Norovirus has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOR).
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- NOR
- oh
- vy
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Norovirus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- vyKeep this part quick and light. 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 norovirus
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: NOR-oh-vy-rus.
What does norovirus mean?
- Norovirus, the genus of Norwalk virus, which causes gastric distress in humans.“The norovirus causes nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and stomach cramping.”
Where does norovirus come from?
From Nor(walk) + -o- + virus.
Questions about saying norovirus
How do you pronounce norovirus?
Say NOR-oh-vy-rus. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɑroʊvaɪrəs/. In British English it is /ˈnɒrəʊvaɪrəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in norovirus?
Norovirus has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOR). Broken into parts: NOR · oh · vy · rus.
Is norovirus pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈnɒrəʊvaɪrəs/ (NOR-oh-vy-rus).