How to pronounce virtues
Say it like VUR-chooz. Virtues has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VUR).
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US American/ˈvɝtʃuz/VUR-chooz
UK British/ˈvɜːtʃuːz/VUR-chooz
- VUR
- chooz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Virtues pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- choozKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of virtues
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VUR-chooz.
What does virtues mean?
noun
- plural of virtue How to pronounce virtue
Questions about saying virtues
How do you pronounce virtues?
Say VUR-chooz. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɝtʃuz/. In British English it is /ˈvɜːtʃuːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in virtues?
Virtues has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VUR). Broken into parts: VUR · chooz.
Is virtues pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈvɜːtʃuːz/ (VUR-chooz).