How to pronounce venomously
Say it like VEN-uh-muh-slee. Venomously has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VEN).
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- VEN
- uh
- muh
- slee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Venomously 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.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of venomously
American and British speakers say venomously in essentially the same way: /ˈvɛnəməsli/ in the US and /ˈvɛnəməsli/ in the UK.
British respelling: VEN-uh-muh-slee.
What does venomously mean?
- In a venomous manner; with venom.
Where does venomously come from?
Inherited from Middle English venymously; by surface analysis, venomous + -ly.
Questions about saying venomously
How do you pronounce venomously?
Say VEN-uh-muh-slee. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɛnəməsli/. In British English it is /ˈvɛnəməsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in venomously?
Venomously has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VEN). Broken into parts: VEN · uh · muh · slee.
Do Americans and Brits say venomously the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvɛnəməsli/ and the British form is /ˈvɛnəməsli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.