How to pronounce virophage
Say it like VY-ruh-fayj. Virophage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VY).
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- VY
- ruh
- fayj
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Virophage 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.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fayjKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of virophage
American and British speakers say virophage in essentially the same way: /ˈvaɪrəfeɪdʒ/ in the US and /ˈvaɪrəfeɪdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: VY-ruh-fayj.
What does virophage mean?
- Any virus that infects other viruses.
Where does virophage come from?
From viro- + -phage.
Questions about saying virophage
How do you pronounce virophage?
Say VY-ruh-fayj. The American pronunciation is /ˈvaɪrəfeɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ˈvaɪrəfeɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in virophage?
Virophage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VY). Broken into parts: VY · ruh · fayj.
Do Americans and Brits say virophage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvaɪrəfeɪdʒ/ and the British form is /ˈvaɪrəfeɪdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.