How to pronounce venerate
Say it like VEN-uh-rayt. Venerate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VEN).
- VEN
- uh
- rayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Venerate 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.
- raytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of venerate
American and British speakers say venerate in essentially the same way: /ˈvɛnəˌreɪt/ in the US and /ˈvɛnəreɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: VEN-uh-rayt.
What does venerate mean?
- To treat with great respect and deference.
- To revere or hold in awe.
Where does venerate come from?
First attested in 1623; borrowed from Latin venerātus, perfect active participle of veneror (“to worship, venerate”), see -ate (verb-forming suffix).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with venerate
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Questions about saying venerate
How do you pronounce venerate?
Say VEN-uh-rayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɛnəˌreɪt/. In British English it is /ˈvɛnəreɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in venerate?
Venerate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VEN). Broken into parts: VEN · uh · rayt.
Do Americans and Brits say venerate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvɛnəˌreɪt/ and the British form is /ˈvɛnəreɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.