To pronounce "poxvirus", say POXV-ir-us — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"poxvirus" has 3 syllables: poxv-ir-us.
noun
"Poxvirus" has 3 syllables: poxv · ir · us.
Poxvirus: Any of a group of DNA viruses, of the family Poxviridae, that cause pox diseases in vertebrates
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