How to pronounce viruses
Say it like VY-ruh-suz. Viruses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VY).
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- VY
- ruh
- suz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Viruses pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- suzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of viruses
American and British speakers say viruses in essentially the same way: /ˈvaɪrəsəz/ in the US and /ˈvaɪrəsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: VY-ruh-siz.
What does viruses mean?
- plural of virus How to pronounce virus
Questions about saying viruses
How do you pronounce viruses?
Say VY-ruh-suz. The American pronunciation is /ˈvaɪrəsəz/. In British English it is /ˈvaɪrəsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in viruses?
Viruses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VY). Broken into parts: VY · ruh · suz.
Do Americans and Brits say viruses the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvaɪrəsəz/ and the British form is /ˈvaɪrəsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.