How to pronounce venture
Say it like VEN-cher. Venture has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VEN).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈvɛntʃɚ/VEN-cher
UK British/ˈvɛntʃə/VEN-chuh
- VEN
- cher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Venture 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.
- cherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of venture
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VEN-chuh.
What does venture mean?
noun
- A risky or daring undertaking or journey.
- An event that is not, or cannot be, foreseen.
- The thing risked; especially, something sent to sea in trade.
- To undertake a risky or daring journey.
- To risk or offer.“to venture funds”
- To dare to engage in; to attempt without any certainty of success.
Where does venture come from?
Clipping of adventure.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with venture
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of venture.
Questions about saying venture
How do you pronounce venture?
Say VEN-cher. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɛntʃɚ/. In British English it is /ˈvɛntʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in venture?
Venture has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VEN). Broken into parts: VEN · cher.
Is venture pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈvɛntʃə/ (VEN-chuh).