How to Pronounce Viral

To pronounce "viral", say VIR-al — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈvaɪɹəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈvaɪɹəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “viral”

"viral" has 2 syllables: vir-al. It rhymes with spiral and gyral, if that helps it stick.

What does viral mean?

noun

  1. A video, image or text spread by "word of mouth" on the internet or by e-mail for humorous, political or marketing purposes.

adjective

  1. Of or relating to a biological virus.

    “viral DNA”

  2. Caused by a virus.

    “viral infection”

Words that rhyme with viral

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

spiralgyralchiralantiviralbeyerlebyrletyrell

Related words

virologicalvirologicvirusvirologyhivinfectiousinfectedanti-viral

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "viral"?▾

"Viral" has 2 syllables: vir · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "viral"?▾

The IPA transcription of "viral" is /ˈvaɪɹəl/.

What does "viral" mean?▾

Viral: A video, image or text spread by "word of mouth" on the internet or by e-mail for humorous, political or marketing purposes.

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