To pronounce "virtually", say VIRT-ually — 2 syllables, IPA /[ˈvɝt͡ʃuəɫi]/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/[ˈvɝt͡ʃuəɫi]/
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"virtually" has 2 syllables: virt-ually.
adverb
“With our medicare supplemental insurance plan, there are virtually no claim forms to fill out. (Advertisement)”
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"Virtually" has 2 syllables: virt · ually.
The IPA transcription of "virtually" is /[ˈvɝt͡ʃuəɫi]/.
Virtually: Almost but not quite.
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