To pronounce "virtuous", say VIRT-uous — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈvɜːt͡ʃʊəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈvɜːt͡ʃʊəs/
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"virtuous" has 2 syllables: virt-uous.
adjective
“Successful communities need strong, selfless leaders and a virtuous people.”
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"Virtuous" has 2 syllables: virt · uous.
The IPA transcription of "virtuous" is /ˈvɜːt͡ʃʊəs/.
Virtuous: Full of virtue, having excellent moral character.
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