How to pronounce virgins
Say it like VUR-junz. Virgins has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VUR).
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US American/ˈvɝdʒənz/VUR-junz
UK British/ˈvɜːdʒənz/VUR-junz
- VUR
- junz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Virgins pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- junzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of virgins
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VUR-junz.
What does virgins mean?
noun
- plural of virgin How to pronounce virgin
Questions about saying virgins
How do you pronounce virgins?
Say VUR-junz. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɝdʒənz/. In British English it is /ˈvɜːdʒənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in virgins?
Virgins has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VUR). Broken into parts: VUR · junz.
Is virgins 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 /ˈvɜːdʒənz/ (VUR-junz).