How to pronounce envenom
Say it like in-VEN-um. Envenom has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEN).
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- in
- VEN
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Envenom pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- VENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of envenom
American and British speakers say envenom in essentially the same way: /ɪnˈvɛnəm/ in the US and /ɪnˈvɛnəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-VEN-um.
What does envenom mean?
- To inject or put venom onto or into (someone or something).
- To acerbate, make bitter.
Where does envenom come from?
From Middle English envenymen, from Old French envenimer (“to poison, taint”); equivalent to en- + venom.
Words that rhyme with envenom
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Questions about saying envenom
How do you pronounce envenom?
Say in-VEN-um. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈvɛnəm/. In British English it is /ɪnˈvɛnəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in envenom?
Envenom has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEN). Broken into parts: in · VEN · um.
Do Americans and Brits say envenom the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪnˈvɛnəm/ and the British form is /ɪnˈvɛnəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.