How to pronounce virile
Say it like VIR-ul. Virile has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIR).
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- VIR
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Virile 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.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of virile
American and British speakers say virile in essentially the same way: /ˈvɪrəl/ in the US and /ˈvɪrəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: VIR-ul.
What does virile mean?
- Manly; having characteristics associated with being male, such as strength; exhibiting masculine traits to an exaggerated degree such as strength, forcefulness or vigor.
- Pertaining to a grammatical gender used in plurals of some Slavic languages, corresponding to the personal masculine animate nouns.
Where does virile come from?
From Middle French viril, from Latin virīlis, from vir (“man”, “male human”) + -īlis (suffix forming adjectives from nouns).
Questions about saying virile
How do you pronounce virile?
Say VIR-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɪrəl/. In British English it is /ˈvɪrəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in virile?
Virile has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIR). Broken into parts: VIR · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say virile the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvɪrəl/ and the British form is /ˈvɪrəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.