How to pronounce Venezuela
Say it like ven-iz-WAY-luh. Venezuela has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (WAY).
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- ven
- iz
- WAY
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Venezuela 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.
- izKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- WAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Venezuela
American and British speakers say Venezuela in essentially the same way: /ˌvɛnɪzˈweɪlə/ in the US and /ˌvɛnɪzˈweɪlə/ in the UK.
British respelling: ven-iz-WAY-luh.
What does Venezuela mean?
- A country in South America. Official name: Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. Capital and largest city: Caracas.
Where does Venezuela come from?
Borrowed from Spanish Venezuela, from Italian Veneziola, diminutive of Venezia (“Venice”), after the stilt houses reminiscent of Venetian architecture.
Words that rhyme with Venezuela
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Venezuela.
Questions about saying Venezuela
How do you pronounce Venezuela?
Say ven-iz-WAY-luh. The American pronunciation is /ˌvɛnɪzˈweɪlə/. In British English it is /ˌvɛnɪzˈweɪlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Venezuela?
Venezuela has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (WAY). Broken into parts: ven · iz · WAY · luh.
Do Americans and Brits say Venezuela the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌvɛnɪzˈweɪlə/ and the British form is /ˌvɛnɪzˈweɪlə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.