How to pronounce veterans
Say it like VET-uh-runz. Veterans has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VET).
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- VET
- uh
- runz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Veterans 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- runzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of veterans
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: VET-uh-runz.
What does veterans mean?
- plural of veteran How to pronounce veteran
Questions about saying veterans
How do you pronounce veterans?
Say VET-uh-runz. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɛtərənz/. In British English it is /ˈvɛtərənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in veterans?
Veterans has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VET). Broken into parts: VET · uh · runz.
Is veterans pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈvɛtərənz/ (VET-uh-runz).