How to pronounce virulent
Say it like VEER-yuh-lunt. Virulent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VEER).
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- VEER
- yuh
- lunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Virulent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- luntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of virulent
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VEER-yuu-lunt.
What does virulent mean?
- Of animals, plants, or substances: extremely venomous or poisonous.
- Extremely hostile or malicious; intensely acrimonious.“The politicians were virulent in their hatred of the president.”
- Of a disease or disease-causing agent: malignant, able to cause damage to the host.
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Questions about saying virulent
How do you pronounce virulent?
Say VEER-yuh-lunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɪrjələnt/. In British English it is /ˈvɪrjʊlənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in virulent?
Virulent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VEER). Broken into parts: VEER · yuh · lunt.
Is virulent 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 /ˈvɪrjʊlənt/ (VEER-yuu-lunt).