How to pronounce veinous
Say it like VAY-nus. Veinous has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAY).
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- VAY
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Veinous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of veinous
American and British speakers say veinous in essentially the same way: /ˈveɪnəs/ in the US and /ˈveɪnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: VAY-nus.
What does veinous mean?
- Having prominent veins.
- From, or related to veins.“I do a veinous draw once a month at the doctor's lab.”
Where does veinous come from?
From vein + -ous.
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Words that rhyme with veinous
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Questions about saying veinous
How do you pronounce veinous?
Say VAY-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈveɪnəs/. In British English it is /ˈveɪnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in veinous?
Veinous has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAY). Broken into parts: VAY · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say veinous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈveɪnəs/ and the British form is /ˈveɪnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.