How to pronounce ventrally
Say it like VENT-ruh-lee. Ventrally has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VENT).
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- VENT
- ruh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ventrally pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VENTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of ventrally
American and British speakers say ventrally in essentially the same way: /ˈvɛntrəli/ in the US and /ˈvɛntrəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: VENT-ruh-lee.
What does ventrally mean?
- In a ventral manner or orientation.
Where does ventrally come from?
From ventral + -ly.
Words that rhyme with ventrally
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ventrally.
Questions about saying ventrally
How do you pronounce ventrally?
Say VENT-ruh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɛntrəli/. In British English it is /ˈvɛntrəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ventrally?
Ventrally has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VENT). Broken into parts: VENT · ruh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say ventrally the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvɛntrəli/ and the British form is /ˈvɛntrəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.