How to pronounce Venezuelan
Say it like ven-iz-WAY-lun. Venezuelan has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (WAY).
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- ven
- iz
- WAY
- lun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Venezuelan 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.
- lunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Venezuelan
American and British speakers say Venezuelan in essentially the same way: /ˌvɛnɪzˈweɪlən/ in the US and /ˌvɛnɪzˈweɪlən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ven-iz-WAY-lun.
What does Venezuelan mean?
- a native or inhabitant of Venezuela
- of or relating to or characteristic of Venezuela or its people“Venezuelan oil”
Questions about saying Venezuelan
How do you pronounce Venezuelan?
Say ven-iz-WAY-lun. The American pronunciation is /ˌvɛnɪzˈweɪlən/. In British English it is /ˌvɛnɪzˈweɪlən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Venezuelan?
Venezuelan has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (WAY). Broken into parts: ven · iz · WAY · lun.
Do Americans and Brits say Venezuelan the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌvɛnɪzˈweɪlən/ and the British form is /ˌvɛnɪzˈweɪlən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.