How to pronounce veins
Say it like VAYNZ. Veins is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- VAYNZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Veins pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VAYNZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of veins
American and British speakers say veins in essentially the same way: /veɪnz/ in the US and /veɪnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: VAYNZ.
What does veins mean?
- plural of vein How to pronounce vein
- third-person singular simple present indicative of vein How to pronounce vein
Words that rhyme with veins
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of veins.
Questions about saying veins
How do you pronounce veins?
Say VAYNZ. The American pronunciation is /veɪnz/. In British English it is /veɪnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in veins?
Veins is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: VAYNZ.
Do Americans and Brits say veins the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /veɪnz/ and the British form is /veɪnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.