How to pronounce Virgo
Say it like VUR-goh. Virgo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VUR).
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US American/ˈvɝɡoʊ/VUR-goh
UK British/ˈvɜːɡəʊ/VUR-goh
- VUR
- goh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Virgo 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.
- gohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of Virgo
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: VUR-goh.
What does Virgo mean?
noun
- (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Virgo
- a large zodiacal constellation on the equator; between Leo and Libra
- the sixth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about August 23 to September 22
Questions about saying Virgo
How do you pronounce Virgo?
Say VUR-goh. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɝɡoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈvɜːɡəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Virgo?
Virgo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VUR). Broken into parts: VUR · goh.
Is Virgo 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 /ˈvɜːɡəʊ/ (VUR-goh).