How to pronounce venire
Say it like veh-NEE-ray. Venire has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEE).
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- veh
- NEE
- ray
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Venire pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- NEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- rayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of venire
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4.
British respelling: vih-NY-uh-ree.
What does venire mean?
- A writ of venire facias.
- A group of persons summoned by a writ of venire facias to appear in court for jury selection.
Where does venire come from?
Shortening of Latin venīre faciās, the opening words of a writ.
Questions about saying venire
How do you pronounce venire?
Say veh-NEE-ray. The American pronunciation is /vɛˈnireɪ/. In British English it is /vɪˈnaɪəriː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in venire?
Venire has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEE). Broken into parts: veh · NEE · ray.
Is venire pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /vɪˈnaɪəriː/ (vih-NY-uh-ree).