How to pronounce venery
Say it like VEN-uh-ree. Venery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VEN).
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- VEN
- uh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Venery 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.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of venery
American and British speakers say venery in essentially the same way: /ˈvɛnəri/ in the US and /ˈvɛnəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: VEN-uh-ree.
What does venery mean?
- The hunting of wild animals.
- Game animals.
- The pursuit of sexual indulgence or pleasure.
Where does venery come from?
From Middle English venerie, borrowed from Middle French venerie, from Old French venerie (“hunting”), derived from vener, from Latin vēnor (“to hunt”).
Words that rhyme with venery
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of venery.
Questions about saying venery
How do you pronounce venery?
Say VEN-uh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɛnəri/. In British English it is /ˈvɛnəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in venery?
Venery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VEN). Broken into parts: VEN · uh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say venery the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvɛnəri/ and the British form is /ˈvɛnəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.