How to pronounce virulently
Say it like VIR-uh-lunt-lee. Virulently has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIR).
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- VIR
- uh
- lunt
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Virulently 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.
- luntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of virulently
American and British speakers say virulently in essentially the same way: /ˈvɪrələntli/ in the US and /ˈvɪrələntli/ in the UK.
British respelling: VIR-uh-lunt-lee.
What does virulently mean?
- in a virulent manner
Where does virulently come from?
From virulent + -ly.
Questions about saying virulently
How do you pronounce virulently?
Say VIR-uh-lunt-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɪrələntli/. In British English it is /ˈvɪrələntli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in virulently?
Virulently has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIR). Broken into parts: VIR · uh · lunt · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say virulently the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvɪrələntli/ and the British form is /ˈvɪrələntli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.