How to pronounce veterinary
Say it like VET-ruh-ner-ee. Veterinary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VET).
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- VET
- ruh
- ner
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Veterinary 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.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nerGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of veterinary
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 5.
British respelling: VET-uh-rih-nuh-ree.
What does veterinary mean?
- of or relating to veterinarians or veterinary medicine
- a doctor who practices veterinary medicine
Where does veterinary come from?
From Latin veterīnārius, from veterīnus and veterīnae (“cattle;"beasts of burden/of draught"”); compare with veterinarian.
Questions about saying veterinary
How do you pronounce veterinary?
Say VET-ruh-ner-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɛtrəˌnɛri/. In British English it is /ˈvɛtərɪnəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in veterinary?
Veterinary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VET). Broken into parts: VET · ruh · ner · ee.
Is veterinary pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 5. The British form is /ˈvɛtərɪnəri/ (VET-uh-rih-nuh-ree).