How to pronounce retrovirus
Say it like ret-roh-VY-rus. Retrovirus has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VY).
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- ret
- roh
- VY
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Retrovirus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- retGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- VYSay this part loudest and longest. 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 retrovirus
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ret-roh-VY-rus.
What does retrovirus mean?
- Any of a group of viruses which insert a copy of their RNA genome into the DNA of a host cell, thus changing the genome of that cell.
- A computer virus that seeks to attack antivirus programs in an attempt to avoid detection.
Where does retrovirus come from?
From retro- + virus, from its reverse direction of replication.
Words that rhyme with retrovirus
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Questions about saying retrovirus
How do you pronounce retrovirus?
Say ret-roh-VY-rus. The American pronunciation is /ˌrɛtroʊˈvaɪrəs/. In British English it is /ˌrɛtrəʊˈvaɪrəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in retrovirus?
Retrovirus has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VY). Broken into parts: ret · roh · VY · rus.
Is retrovirus 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 /ˌrɛtrəʊˈvaɪrəs/ (ret-roh-VY-rus).