How to pronounce virgular
Say it like VUR-ghyuu-luh. Virgular has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VUR).
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- VUR
- ghyuu
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Virgular 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.
- 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 virgular
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VUR-ghyuu-luh.
What does virgular mean?
- made up of thin lines or strokes, usually with reference to an alphabet or writing system
Where does virgular come from?
From virgula + -ar and virgule + -ar, both from Latin virgula, diminutive of virga.
Questions about saying virgular
How do you pronounce virgular?
Say VUR-ghyuu-luh. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɝɡjʊlə/. In British English it is /ˈvɜːɡjʊlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in virgular?
Virgular has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VUR). Broken into parts: VUR · ghyuu · luh.
Is virgular 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 /ˈvɜːɡjʊlə/ (VUR-ghyuu-luh).