How to pronounce venom
Say it like VEN-um. Venom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VEN).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce venom. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- VEN
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Venom 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.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of venom
American and British speakers say venom in essentially the same way: /ˈvɛnəm/ in the US and /ˈvɛnəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: VEN-um.
What does venom mean?
- toxin secreted by animals; secreted by certain snakes and poisonous insects (e.g., spiders and scorpions)
- feeling a need to see others suffer
Where does venom come from?
From Middle English venym, from Old French venim, from Vulgar Latin *venīmen, from Early Medieval Latin venīnum, from Classical Latin venēnum (“drug; poison; a charm”), ultimately derived from Proto-Indo-European *wenh₁- (“to love”).
Words that rhyme with venom
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of venom.
Questions about saying venom
How do you pronounce venom?
Say VEN-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɛnəm/. In British English it is /ˈvɛnəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in venom?
Venom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VEN). Broken into parts: VEN · um.
Do Americans and Brits say venom the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvɛnəm/ and the British form is /ˈvɛnəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.