How to pronounce Venus
Say it like VEE-nus. Venus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VEE).
- VEE
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Venus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Venus
American and British speakers say Venus in essentially the same way: /ˈvinəs/ in the US and /ˈviːnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: VEE-nus.
What does Venus mean?
- Any of the bivalve molluscs in the genus Venus or family Veneridae.
Where does Venus come from?
From translingual Venus (“a genus of clams”), from Latin.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- urania
- genus venus
Words that rhyme with Venus
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Venus.
Words that sound like Venus
Questions about saying Venus
How do you pronounce Venus?
Say VEE-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈvinəs/. In British English it is /ˈviːnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Venus?
Venus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VEE). Broken into parts: VEE · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say Venus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvinəs/ and the British form is /ˈviːnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as Venus?
Venus sounds the same as venous in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.