henipavirus

Questions

What does henipavirus mean?

Any member of the virus genus Henipavirus.

Where does henipavirus come from?

Blend of Hendra virus + Nipah virus which became the name of their genus.

How to pronounce henipavirus

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