How to pronounce veal
Say it like VEEL. Veal is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- VEEL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Veal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VEELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of veal
American and British speakers say veal in essentially the same way: /vil/ in the US and /viːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: VEEL.
What does veal mean?
- The flesh of a calf (i.e. a young bovine) used for food.
- To raise a calf for meat production.
Where does veal come from?
From Middle English veel, from Anglo-Norman veel, from Latin vitellus, diminutive of vitulus (“calf”).
Words that rhyme with veal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of veal.
Questions about saying veal
How do you pronounce veal?
Say VEEL. The American pronunciation is /vil/. In British English it is /viːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in veal?
Veal is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: VEEL.
Do Americans and Brits say veal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /vil/ and the British form is /viːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.