How to pronounce vet
Say it like VET. Vet is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- VET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of vet
American and British speakers say vet in essentially the same way: /vɛt/ in the US and /vɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: VET.
What does vet mean?
- a doctor who practices veterinary medicine
- a person who has served in the armed forces
- work as a veterinarian“She vetted for the farms in the area for many years”
- examine carefully“Someone should vet this report before it goes out”
- provide (a person) with medical care
Where does vet come from?
Clipping of veterinarian.
Words that rhyme with vet
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of vet.
Questions about saying vet
How do you pronounce vet?
Say VET. The American pronunciation is /vɛt/. In British English it is /vɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vet?
Vet is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: VET.
Do Americans and Brits say vet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /vɛt/ and the British form is /vɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.