How to pronounce veneer
Say it like vuh-NEER. Veneer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEER).
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- vuh
- NEER
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Veneer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of veneer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: vih-NEER.
What does veneer mean?
- A thin decorative covering of fine material (usually wood) applied to coarser wood or other material.
- An attractive appearance that covers or disguises one's true nature or feelings, the veneer of culture.
- A layer of material placed over a tooth.
- To apply veneer to.“to veneer a piece of furniture with mahogany”
- To disguise with apparent goodness.
Where does veneer come from?
From German Furnier, from furnieren (“to inlay, cover with a veneer”), from French fournir (“to furnish, accomplish”), from Middle French fornir, from Old French fornir, furnir (“to furnish”), from Old Frankish frumjan (“to provide”), from
Words that rhyme with veneer
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Questions about saying veneer
How do you pronounce veneer?
Say vuh-NEER. The American pronunciation is /vəˈnɪr/. In British English it is /vɪˈnɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in veneer?
Veneer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEER). Broken into parts: vuh · NEER.
Is veneer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /vɪˈnɪə/ (vih-NEER).