How to pronounce venue
Say it like VEN-yoo. Venue has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VEN).
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- VEN
- yoo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Venue 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.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of venue
American and British speakers say venue in essentially the same way: /ˈvɛnju/ in the US and /ˈvɛnjuː/ in the UK.
British respelling: VEN-yoo.
What does venue mean?
- the scene of any event or action (especially the place of a meeting)
- in law: the jurisdiction where a trial will be held
Where does venue come from?
From Middle English venu, from Old French venue, the feminine singular past participle of the verb venir (to come).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with venue
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of venue.
Questions about saying venue
How do you pronounce venue?
Say VEN-yoo. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɛnju/. In British English it is /ˈvɛnjuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in venue?
Venue has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VEN). Broken into parts: VEN · yoo.
Do Americans and Brits say venue the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvɛnju/ and the British form is /ˈvɛnjuː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.