How to pronounce virgula
Say it like VER-ghyuu-luh. Virgula has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VER).
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- VER
- ghyuu
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Virgula pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ghyuuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of virgula
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VUH-ghyuu-luh.
What does virgula mean?
- Any small rod.
- Synonym of virgule: a punctuation mark.
Where does virgula come from?
From Latin virgula (“twig; wand; scratch comma”), from virga (“branch; rod”) + -ulus (“-ule: forming diminutives”).
Questions about saying virgula
How do you pronounce virgula?
Say VER-ghyuu-luh. The American pronunciation is /ˈvərɡjʊlə/. In British English it is /ˈvəɡjʊlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in virgula?
Virgula has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VER). Broken into parts: VER · ghyuu · luh.
Is virgula 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 /ˈvəɡjʊlə/ (VUH-ghyuu-luh).