How to pronounce "virtues"

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The four-day week can benefit workers, companies and society.

The research shows that people are less stressed,

value their jobs more and have better lives outside of work.

In most cases, they are as productive

in four days as they are in five.

The secret sauce is work reorganization,

cutting out the least productive activities.

Meetings are a prime target.

Companies can also see benefits

through lower turnover

and a higher-quality applicant pool.

The four-day week is a down payment

on a new way to live and work.

And yes, we're going to need government help

if we're going to move beyond the innovative companies

that already see its virtues.

But as the three-day weekend spreads, we can realize

everyone deserves a right to free time.

Phonetic Breakdown of "virtues"

Learn how to break down "virtues" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.

Standard Phonetic Pronunciation:

/ˈvəː.tʃuːs/

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IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:

V ER1 CH UW0 Z

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Definition of "virtues"

Pronunciation: /ˈvəː.tʃuːs/

Noun

Accordance with moral principles; conformity of behaviour or thought with the strictures of morality; good moral conduct.

Example: "Without virtue, there is no freedom."
A particular manifestation of moral excellence in a person; an admirable quality.
Specifically, each of several qualities held to be particularly important, including the four cardinal virtues, the three theological virtues, or the seven virtues opposed to the seven deadly sins.
An inherently advantageous or excellent quality of something or someone; a favourable point, an advantage.
A creature embodying divine power, specifically one of the orders of heavenly beings, traditionally ranked above angels and below archangels.
Specifically, moral conduct in sexual behaviour, especially of women; chastity.
The inherent power of a god, or other supernatural being.
The inherent power or efficacy of something (now only in phrases).