How To Pronounce Virgil
Virgil
In British English, Virgil is pronounced /ˈvɜː.dʒɪl/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈvɜːʴ.dʒɪɫ]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˈvɝː.dʒəl/.
Virgil has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first syllable. The British and American pronunciations are different, so listen to both.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
Virgil has two syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the first syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is Oo, where O is the stressed syllable.
Questions About Virgil
How do you pronounce Virgil in British English?
In British English, Virgil is pronounced /ˈvɜː.dʒɪl/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈvɜːʴ.dʒɪɫ].
How do you pronounce Virgil in American English?
In American English, Virgil is pronounced /ˈvɝː.dʒəl/.
How many syllables are in Virgil?
Virgil has two syllables, /vɜː/ + /dʒɪl/.
Where is the stress in Virgil?
The main stress is on the first syllable, /vɜː/.
Do British and American English pronounce Virgil the same way?
No. British English has /ˈvɜː.dʒɪl/ and American English has /ˈvɝː.dʒəl/.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern Oo
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