How to pronounce venomous
Say it like VEN-uh-mus. Venomous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VEN).
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- VEN
- uh
- mus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Venomous 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.
- musKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of venomous
American and British speakers say venomous in essentially the same way: /ˈvɛnəməs/ in the US and /ˈvɛnəməs/ in the UK.
British respelling: VEN-uh-mus.
What does venomous mean?
- Of an animal (specifically a snake) or parts of its body: producing venom (“a toxin intended for defensive or offensive use”) which is usually injected into an enemy or prey by biting or stinging; hence, of a bite or sting: injecting venom.“Do venomous spiders have glands?”
- Of or pertaining to venom.
- Posing a threat; dangerous, threatening.
Where does venomous come from?
From Middle English venymous, from Old French venimos, composed of venim (“venom”) + -os (adjective-forming suffix).
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Questions about saying venomous
How do you pronounce venomous?
Say VEN-uh-mus. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɛnəməs/. In British English it is /ˈvɛnəməs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in venomous?
Venomous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VEN). Broken into parts: VEN · uh · mus.
Do Americans and Brits say venomous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvɛnəməs/ and the British form is /ˈvɛnəməs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.