How to pronounce virid
Say it like VIR-id. Virid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIR).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce virid. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- VIR
- id
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Virid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- idKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of virid
American and British speakers say virid in essentially the same way: /ˈvɪrɪd/ in the US and /ˈvɪrɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: VIR-id.
What does virid mean?
- Green, verdant.
- A green color.
- Any of a group of related viruses.
Where does virid come from?
From Middle English viride (“verdigris”, adjective, noun) [and other forms] + English -id (suffix meaning ‘of or pertaining to’ forming adjectives and nouns).
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Questions about saying virid
How do you pronounce virid?
Say VIR-id. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɪrɪd/. In British English it is /ˈvɪrɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in virid?
Virid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIR). Broken into parts: VIR · id.
Do Americans and Brits say virid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvɪrɪd/ and the British form is /ˈvɪrɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.