How to pronounce venerable
Say it like VEN-uh-ruh-bul. Venerable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VEN).
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- VEN
- uh
- ruh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Venerable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of venerable
American and British speakers say venerable in essentially the same way: /ˈvɛnərəbəl/ in the US and /ˈvɛnərəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: VEN-uh-ruh-bul.
What does venerable mean?
- Commanding respect because of age, dignity, character or position.
- Worthy of reverence.
- Ancient, antiquated or archaic.
Where does venerable come from?
From Middle French vénérable, from Old French, from Latin venerabilis.
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Questions about saying venerable
How do you pronounce venerable?
Say VEN-uh-ruh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɛnərəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈvɛnərəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in venerable?
Venerable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VEN). Broken into parts: VEN · uh · ruh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say venerable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvɛnərəbəl/ and the British form is /ˈvɛnərəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.