How to Pronounce Virion

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈvaɪɹiən/

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💡 Tip for remembering “virion”

"virion" has 2 syllables: vir-ion. It rhymes with criterion and derderian, if that helps it stick.

What does virion mean?

noun

  1. A single individual particle of a virus (the viral equivalent of a cell).

Words that rhyme with virion

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

criterionderderianalgerianassyrianberberianbiospherian

Related words

envelopedpoliovirioncoronavirionvironrotavirionvirophageretrovirionvirid

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "virion"?▾

"Virion" has 2 syllables: vir · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "virion"?▾

The IPA transcription of "virion" is /ˈvaɪɹiən/.

What does "virion" mean?▾

Virion: A single individual particle of a virus (the viral equivalent of a cell).

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