How to Pronounce Virile

To pronounce "virile", say VIR-il-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈvɪɹaɪl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈvɪɹaɪl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “virile”

"virile" has 3 syllables: vir-il-e. It rhymes with styrol and girolle, if that helps it stick.

What does virile mean?

adjective

  1. Being manly; having characteristics associated with being male, such as strength; exhibiting masculine traits to an exaggerated degree such as strength, forcefulness or vigor.
  2. (of a male) Possessing high sexual drive and capacity for sexual intercourse.

Antonyms

muliebralmuliebrilenonvirile

Words that rhyme with virile

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

styrolgirollestyryldemirelcyril

Related words

manlikemanfulmasculinemanlymalestrongpotentmacho

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "virile"?▾

"Virile" has 3 syllables: vir · il · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "virile"?▾

The IPA transcription of "virile" is /ˈvɪɹaɪl/.

What does "virile" mean?▾

Virile: Being manly; having characteristics associated with being male, such as strength; exhibiting masculine traits to an exaggerated degree such as strength, forcefulness or vigor.

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