How to pronounce siphovirus
Say it like SY-foh-vy-rus. Siphovirus has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY).
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- SY
- foh
- vy
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Siphovirus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- fohKeep 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 siphovirus
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SY-foh-vy-rus.
What does siphovirus mean?
- Any of the viruses of the family Siphoviridae.
Where does siphovirus come from?
Back-formation of translingual Siphoviridae.
Questions about saying siphovirus
How do you pronounce siphovirus?
Say SY-foh-vy-rus. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaɪfoʊˌvaɪrəs/. In British English it is /ˈsaɪfəʊˌvaɪrəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in siphovirus?
Siphovirus has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY). Broken into parts: SY · foh · vy · rus.
Is siphovirus 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 /ˈsaɪfəʊˌvaɪrəs/ (SY-foh-vy-rus).