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