virus
VAI-ras
vairas
/ˈvaɪɹəs/ · 2 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “virus” is spelled “vairas”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | v | ai | r | a | s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /v/ | /aɪ/ | /ɹ/ | /ə/ | /s/ |
English writes “virus” with
5 letters for 5 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“vairas” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “virus”
usbusinessjesuspromiseseriouschristmasservicedangerousbusnervous
“virus” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “virus”?
“virus” is pronounced VAI-ras — IPA /ˈvaɪɹəs/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “vairas”.
How many syllables are in “virus”?
“virus” has 2 syllables: VAI-ras (the capitalized syllable is stressed).