How to pronounce viruliferous
Say it like vir-uh-LIF-uh-rus. Viruliferous has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIF).
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- vir
- uh
- LIF
- uh
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Viruliferous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- virGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LIFSay 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.
- rusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of viruliferous
American and British speakers say viruliferous in essentially the same way: /ˌvɪrəˈlɪfərəs/ in the US and /ˌvɪrəˈlɪfərəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: vir-uh-LIF-uh-rus.
What does viruliferous mean?
- Virus-carrying, especially of insects which infest agricultural crops.
Where does viruliferous come from?
From virulence + -i- + -ferous.
Words that rhyme with viruliferous
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of viruliferous.
Questions about saying viruliferous
How do you pronounce viruliferous?
Say vir-uh-LIF-uh-rus. The American pronunciation is /ˌvɪrəˈlɪfərəs/. In British English it is /ˌvɪrəˈlɪfərəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in viruliferous?
Viruliferous has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIF). Broken into parts: vir · uh · LIF · uh · rus.
Do Americans and Brits say viruliferous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌvɪrəˈlɪfərəs/ and the British form is /ˌvɪrəˈlɪfərəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.