How to Pronounce Virulent

To pronounce "virulent", say VIR-ul-ent — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈvɪɹjʊlənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈvɪɹjʊlənt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “virulent”

"virulent" has 3 syllables: vir-ul-ent.

What does virulent mean?

adjective

  1. (of a disease or disease-causing agent) Highly infectious, malignant or deadly.
  2. Hostile to the point of being venomous; intensely acrimonious.

    “The politicians were virulent in their hatred of the president.”

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "virulent"?▾

"Virulent" has 3 syllables: vir · ul · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "virulent"?▾

The IPA transcription of "virulent" is /ˈvɪɹjʊlənt/.

What does "virulent" mean?▾

Virulent: (of a disease or disease-causing agent) Highly infectious, malignant or deadly.

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