How to pronounce viraginous
Say it like vih-RAJ-ih-nus. Viraginous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAJ).
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- vih
- RAJ
- ih
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Viraginous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- RAJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of viraginous
American and British speakers say viraginous in essentially the same way: /vɪˈrædʒɪnəs/ in the US and /vɪˈrædʒɪnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: vih-RAJ-ih-nus.
What does viraginous mean?
- Resembling an overbearing woman; shrew-like.
- Resembling an Amazon; of a woman with great bravery, strength, or stature.
Where does viraginous come from?
From virago, from Latin virāgō (“maiden warrior”) (with the ending as if from Latin virāgīnus with -īnus).
Questions about saying viraginous
How do you pronounce viraginous?
Say vih-RAJ-ih-nus. The American pronunciation is /vɪˈrædʒɪnəs/. In British English it is /vɪˈrædʒɪnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in viraginous?
Viraginous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAJ). Broken into parts: vih · RAJ · ih · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say viraginous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /vɪˈrædʒɪnəs/ and the British form is /vɪˈrædʒɪnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.