How to pronounce veg
Say it like VEJ. Veg is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- VEJ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Veg pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VEJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of veg
American and British speakers say veg in essentially the same way: /vɛdʒ/ in the US and /vɛdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: VEJ.
What does veg mean?
- Vegetarian.
- Vegetable(s).“fruit and veg”
- Vegetarian food.
- to vegetate; to engage in complete inactivity; to rest
Where does veg come from?
Clipping of various related words including vegetable, vegetarian, and vegetate.
Words that rhyme with veg
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of veg.
Questions about saying veg
How do you pronounce veg?
Say VEJ. The American pronunciation is /vɛdʒ/. In British English it is /vɛdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in veg?
Veg is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: VEJ.
Do Americans and Brits say veg the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /vɛdʒ/ and the British form is /vɛdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.