How to pronounce ventral
Say it like VEN-trul. Ventral has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VEN).
- VEN
- trul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ventral 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.
- trulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ventral
American and British speakers say ventral in essentially the same way: /ˈvɛntrəl/ in the US and /ˈvɛntrəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: VEN-trul.
What does ventral mean?
- Related to the abdomen or stomach.
- On the front side of the human body, or the corresponding surface of an animal, usually the lower surface.
- On or relating to the sole of the foot or the palmar surface of the hand.
- Any of the enlarged and transversely elongated scales that extend down the underside of a snake's body from the neck to the anal scale.
Where does ventral come from?
From French ventral, from Latin ventrālis, from venter (“belly, abdomen”); by surface analysis, ventr- + -al.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- adaxial
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with ventral
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ventral.
Questions about saying ventral
How do you pronounce ventral?
Say VEN-trul. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɛntrəl/. In British English it is /ˈvɛntrəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ventral?
Ventral has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VEN). Broken into parts: VEN · trul.
Do Americans and Brits say ventral the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvɛntrəl/ and the British form is /ˈvɛntrəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.