How to pronounce veneration
Say it like ven-uh-RAY-shun. Veneration has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY).
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- ven
- uh
- RAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Veneration pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- venGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of veneration
American and British speakers say veneration in essentially the same way: /ˌvɛnəˈreɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌvɛnəˈreɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ven-uh-RAY-shun.
What does veneration mean?
- The act of venerating or the state of being venerated.
- Profound reverence, respect or awe.
- Religious zeal, idolatry or devotion.
Where does veneration come from?
From Middle French vénération, from Old French veneracion, from Latin veneratio.
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Words that rhyme with veneration
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Questions about saying veneration
How do you pronounce veneration?
Say ven-uh-RAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌvɛnəˈreɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌvɛnəˈreɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in veneration?
Veneration has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY). Broken into parts: ven · uh · RAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say veneration the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌvɛnəˈreɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌvɛnəˈreɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.