How to pronounce veranda
Say it like vuh-RAN-duh. Veranda has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAN).
- vuh
- RAN
- duh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Veranda pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of veranda
American and British speakers say veranda in essentially the same way: /vəˈrændə/ in the US and /vəˈrændə/ in the UK.
British respelling: vuh-RAN-duh.
What does veranda mean?
- A gallery, platform, or balcony, usually roofed and often partly enclosed, extending along the outside of a building.
Where does veranda come from?
An Indian English word of Indo-Portuguese origin, from Portuguese varanda (“balustrade; balcony”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- verandah
- gallery
Words that rhyme with veranda
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of veranda.
Questions about saying veranda
How do you pronounce veranda?
Say vuh-RAN-duh. The American pronunciation is /vəˈrændə/. In British English it is /vəˈrændə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in veranda?
Veranda has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAN). Broken into parts: vuh · RAN · duh.
Do Americans and Brits say veranda the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /vəˈrændə/ and the British form is /vəˈrændə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.