How to pronounce veery
Say it like VEER-ee. Veery has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VEER).
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- VEER
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Veery pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of veery
American and British speakers say veery in essentially the same way: /ˈvɪri/ in the US and /ˈvɪəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: VEER-ee.
What does veery mean?
- An American thrush (Catharus fuscescens) common in the Northern United States and Canada.
Where does veery come from?
Probably imitative of the bird's call.
Words that rhyme with veery
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of veery.
Questions about saying veery
How do you pronounce veery?
Say VEER-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɪri/. In British English it is /ˈvɪəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in veery?
Veery has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VEER). Broken into parts: VEER · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say veery the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvɪri/ and the British form is /ˈvɪəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.