Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

-vir

/ˌvɪɹ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.80 in modern English

Syllables
-vir
IPA
/ˌvɪɹ/
6
Scrabble Score
3
Letters
2
Syllables
3
Unique Chars

Meaning

suffix

Used to form names of generic antivirals.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From virus.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˌvɪɹ/
  • British English: /ˌvɪə/

Phrases

-vir- -vi-

Frequently Paired Words

-vir- -vi-

Questions

How do you pronounce -vir?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˌvɪɹ/.
What does -vir mean?
Used to form names of generic antivirals.
Where does -vir come from?
From virus.

How to pronounce -vir

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “-vir”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˌvɪɹ/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “-vir”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “-vir” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.