How to pronounce virology
Say it like vih-ROL-uh-jee. Virology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROL).
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- vih
- ROL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Virology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ROLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of virology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: vih-ROL-uh-jee.
What does virology mean?
- The branch of microbiology that deals with the study of viruses and viral diseases.
Where does virology come from?
From viro- + -logy.
Words that rhyme with virology
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Questions about saying virology
How do you pronounce virology?
Say vih-ROL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /vɪˈrɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /vɪˈrɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in virology?
Virology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROL). Broken into parts: vih · ROL · uh · jee.
Is virology 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 /vɪˈrɒlədʒi/ (vih-ROL-uh-jee).