How to pronounce virulence
Say it like VIR-uh-luns. Virulence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIR).
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- VIR
- uh
- luns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Virulence pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lunsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of virulence
American and British speakers say virulence in essentially the same way: /ˈvɪrələns/ in the US and /ˈvɪrələns/ in the UK.
British respelling: VIR-uh-luns.
What does virulence mean?
- The state of being virulent.“Most strains of this virus have no virulence.”
- The degree of how virulent a thing is.“This strain has higher virulence than most others.”
Where does virulence come from?
From Middle French virulence, from Late Latin virulentia.
Questions about saying virulence
How do you pronounce virulence?
Say VIR-uh-luns. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɪrələns/. In British English it is /ˈvɪrələns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in virulence?
Virulence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIR). Broken into parts: VIR · uh · luns.
Do Americans and Brits say virulence the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvɪrələns/ and the British form is /ˈvɪrələns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.