How many syllables in "virus"?

"virus" has 2 lettergrepen (vi - rus).

How to divide "virus"?

"virus" divides into 2 parts: vi · rus.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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2 Lettergrepen

"virus": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:vi·rus

Hoofdklemtoon

VI-rus(vi · rus)● ○

Stress in "virus" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈvaɪrəs⁄

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IPAˈvaɪrəs

Lettergrepenvi·rus

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13:10

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How many syllables in "virus"?: "virus" has 2 lettergrepen (vi - rus).
How to divide "virus"?: "virus" divides into 2 parts: vi · rus.
Where is the stress in "virus"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "virus"?: Say each syllable slowly (vi... rus) and listen on SayItVid.