How to pronounce vets
Say it like VETS. Vets is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- VETS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vets pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VETSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of vets
American and British speakers say vets in essentially the same way: /vɛts/ in the US and /vɛts/ in the UK.
British respelling: VETS.
What does vets mean?
- plural of vet How to pronounce vet
- third-person singular simple present indicative of vet How to pronounce vet
Words that rhyme with vets
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of vets.
Questions about saying vets
How do you pronounce vets?
Say VETS. The American pronunciation is /vɛts/. In British English it is /vɛts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vets?
Vets is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: VETS.
Do Americans and Brits say vets the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /vɛts/ and the British form is /vɛts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.