How to Pronounce Virology

To pronounce "virology", say VIR-ol-ogy — 3 syllables, IPA /vʌɪˈɹɒlədʒi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/vʌɪˈɹɒlədʒi/

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💡 Tip for remembering “virology”

"virology" has 3 syllables: vir-ol-ogy. It rhymes with ideology and physiology, if that helps it stick.

What does virology mean?

noun

  1. The branch of microbiology that deals with the study of viruses and viral diseases.

Words that rhyme with virology

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ideologyphysiologymethodologyetymologyscatologyepistemologychronologyetiologypsychologyanthologyanthropologysociology

Related words

virusviralhivvirusesviroimmunologyrotavirologyviridvirosis

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "virology"?▾

"Virology" has 3 syllables: vir · ol · ogy.

What is the IPA transcription of "virology"?▾

The IPA transcription of "virology" is /vʌɪˈɹɒlədʒi/.

What does "virology" mean?▾

Virology: The branch of microbiology that deals with the study of viruses and viral diseases.

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