How to pronounce virility
Say it like vuh-RIL-uh-tee. Virility has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RIL).
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- vuh
- RIL
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Virility pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of virility
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: vuh-RIL-uh-tee.
What does virility mean?
- The state of being virile.
- Manly character, quality, or nature.
- The ability of a man to procreate.
Where does virility come from?
From virile + -ity, from Middle French virilité, from Latin virīlitās.
Words that rhyme with virility
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of virility.
- ability
- responsibility
- possibility
- utility
- availability
- capability
- mobility
- flexibility
- probability
- reliability
Questions about saying virility
How do you pronounce virility?
Say vuh-RIL-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /vəˈrɪləti/. In British English it is /vəˈrɪləti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in virility?
Virility has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RIL). Broken into parts: vuh · RIL · uh · tee.
Is virility pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /vəˈrɪləti/ (vuh-RIL-uh-tee).