How to pronounce rotavirus
Say it like ROH-tuh-vy-rus. Rotavirus has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH).
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- ROH
- tuh
- vy
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rotavirus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 rotavirus
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ROH-tuh-vy-rus.
What does rotavirus mean?
- Any of a group of wheel-shaped viruses, of the genus Rotavirus, that causes gastroenteritis and diarrhea in children and animals.
Where does rotavirus come from?
From Latin rota (“wheel”) + virus.
Questions about saying rotavirus
How do you pronounce rotavirus?
Say ROH-tuh-vy-rus. The American pronunciation is /ˈroʊtəˌvaɪrəs/. In British English it is /ˈrəʊtəˌvaɪrəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rotavirus?
Rotavirus has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH). Broken into parts: ROH · tuh · vy · rus.
Is rotavirus 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 /ˈrəʊtəˌvaɪrəs/ (ROH-tuh-vy-rus).