How to pronounce veronica
Say it like vuh-RAH-nih-kuh. Veronica has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAH).
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- vuh
- RAH
- nih
- kuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Veronica 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.
- RAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of veronica
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: vuh-RON-ih-kuh.
What does veronica mean?
- any plant of the genus Veronica
Where does veronica come from?
Named after Saint Veronica.
Words that rhyme with veronica
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of veronica.
Questions about saying veronica
How do you pronounce veronica?
Say vuh-RAH-nih-kuh. The American pronunciation is /vəˈrɑnɪkə/. In British English it is /vəˈrɒnɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in veronica?
Veronica has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAH). Broken into parts: vuh · RAH · nih · kuh.
Is veronica pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /vəˈrɒnɪkə/ (vuh-RON-ih-kuh).