How to pronounce ventured
Say it like VEN-cherd. Ventured has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VEN).
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US American/ˈvɛntʃɚd/VEN-cherd
UK British/ˈvɛntʃəd/VEN-chud
- VEN
- cherd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ventured 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.
- cherdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of ventured
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VEN-chud.
What does ventured mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of venture How to pronounce venture
Questions about saying ventured
How do you pronounce ventured?
Say VEN-cherd. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɛntʃɚd/. In British English it is /ˈvɛntʃəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ventured?
Ventured has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VEN). Broken into parts: VEN · cherd.
Is ventured 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 /ˈvɛntʃəd/ (VEN-chud).