How to pronounce virion
Say it like VY-ree-on. Virion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VY).
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- VY
- ree
- on
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Virion pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- onKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of virion
American and British speakers say virion in essentially the same way: /ˈvaɪriɑn/ in the US and /ˈvaɪriən/ in the UK.
British respelling: VY-ree-un.
What does virion mean?
- A single individual particle of a virus (the viral equivalent of a cell).
Where does virion come from?
From French virion. By surface analysis, virus + -on.
Questions about saying virion
How do you pronounce virion?
Say VY-ree-on. The American pronunciation is /ˈvaɪriɑn/. In British English it is /ˈvaɪriən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in virion?
Virion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VY). Broken into parts: VY · ree · on.
Do Americans and Brits say virion the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvaɪriɑn/ and the British form is /ˈvaɪriən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.