How to Pronounce “Virtual”
To properly pronounce the word “virtual,” follow these steps:
- Start by saying the “v” sound. Press your bottom lip against your top front teeth, then expel air through your slightly parted lips.
- Move on to the “er” sound. This is a vowel sound that is similar to the “ir” sound in “bird.” Your tongue should be slightly raised towards the roof of your mouth.
- Follow with the “ch” sound. Place your tongue against the roof of your mouth, just behind your front teeth, and release a short burst of air.
- Finish with the “oo” sound. Round your lips and produce a long “oo” sound, as in “boot.”
Putting it all together, pronounce “virtual” as “V-er-ch-oo-al.”
Alternatively, you can listen to the audio pronunciation here.