How to pronounce virgule
Say it like VUR-ghyool. Virgule has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VUR).
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- VUR
- ghyool
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Virgule 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.
- ghyoolKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of virgule
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VUR-ghyool.
What does virgule mean?
- A slash, ⟨/⟩ or ⟨／⟩.
- Used to mark line breaks within quotes.
- A pipe, ⟨|⟩.
Where does virgule come from?
Borrowed from Middle French virgule, from Latin virgula (“twig; scratch comma”), from virga (“rod, branch”) + -ulus (diminutive suffix).
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Questions about saying virgule
How do you pronounce virgule?
Say VUR-ghyool. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɝɡjul/. In British English it is /ˈvɜːɡjuːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in virgule?
Virgule has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VUR). Broken into parts: VUR · ghyool.
Is virgule 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 /ˈvɜːɡjuːl/ (VUR-ghyool).