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viruses

noun
SayVY-ruh-siz/ˈvaɪ.ɹə.sɪz/

1 meaning of viruses

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  1. 1
    noun
    Plural of virus. Use this form when talking about more than one.

    Many viruses spread when people cough or sneeze.

    Some viruses can make you very sick for several days.

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viruses is a form of virus

virus, noun: A very tiny thing, usually much smaller than bacteria, that gets into living cells, makes copies of itself, and can cause disease. Full entry

Forms
virusviruses plural
Spelling
virus → viruses: add -es
Sound
The ending sounds like /ɪz/, an extra syllable.

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