How to pronounce virological
Say it like vy-ruh-LOJ-ih-kul. Virological has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOJ).
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- vy
- ruh
- LOJ
- ih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Virological pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of virological
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: vy-ruh-LOJ-ih-kul.
What does virological mean?
- Of or pertaining to virology
Where does virological come from?
From virology + -ical.
Words that rhyme with virological
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of virological.
- biological
- psychological
- technological
- geological
- ecological
- ideological
- theological
- archaeological
- neurological
- physiological
Questions about saying virological
How do you pronounce virological?
Say vy-ruh-LOJ-ih-kul. The American pronunciation is /vaɪrəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/. In British English it is /vaɪrəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in virological?
Virological has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOJ). Broken into parts: vy · ruh · LOJ · ih · kul.
Is virological pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /vaɪrəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/ (vy-ruh-LOJ-ih-kul).