How to pronounce venturesome
Say it like VEN-cher-sum. Venturesome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VEN).
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- VEN
- cher
- sum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Venturesome 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.
- sumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of venturesome
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VEN-chuh-sum.
What does venturesome mean?
- disposed to venture or take risks“audacious visions of the total conquest of space”“an audacious interpretation of two Jacobean dramas”
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Questions about saying venturesome
How do you pronounce venturesome?
Say VEN-cher-sum. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɛntʃɚsəm/. In British English it is /ˈvɛntʃəsəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in venturesome?
Venturesome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VEN). Broken into parts: VEN · cher · sum.
Is venturesome 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 /ˈvɛntʃəsəm/ (VEN-chuh-sum).