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How to pronounce viri

Say it like VY-ry. Viri has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VY).

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US American/ˈvaɪraɪ/VY-ry
UK British/ˈvaɪraɪ/VY-ry
  • VY
  • ry
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Viri pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. VYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
  2. ryKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.

American vs British pronunciation of viri

American and British speakers say viri in essentially the same way: /ˈvaɪraɪ/ in the US and /ˈvaɪraɪ/ in the UK.

British respelling: VY-ry.

What does viri mean?

noun
  1. plural of virus How to pronounce virus

Questions about saying viri

How do you pronounce viri?

Say VY-ry. The American pronunciation is /ˈvaɪraɪ/. In British English it is /ˈvaɪraɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in viri?

Viri has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VY). Broken into parts: VY · ry.

Do Americans and Brits say viri the same way?

Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvaɪraɪ/ and the British form is /ˈvaɪraɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).