How to pronounce pseudovirtue
Say it like SOO-doh-vur-choo. Pseudovirtue has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO).
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- SOO
- doh
- vur
- choo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pseudovirtue pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- dohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- vurGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- chooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of pseudovirtue
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SOO-doh-vur-choo.
What does pseudovirtue mean?
- False virtue.
Where does pseudovirtue come from?
From pseudo- + virtue.
Questions about saying pseudovirtue
How do you pronounce pseudovirtue?
Say SOO-doh-vur-choo. The American pronunciation is /ˈsudoʊˌvɝtʃu/. In British English it is /ˈsuːdəʊˌvɜːtʃuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pseudovirtue?
Pseudovirtue has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO). Broken into parts: SOO · doh · vur · choo.
Is pseudovirtue pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsuːdəʊˌvɜːtʃuː/ (SOO-doh-vur-choo).