How to pronounce visionary
Say it like VIZH-uh-ner-ee. Visionary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIZH).
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- VIZH
- uh
- ner
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Visionary pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VIZHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep 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 visionary
American and British speakers say visionary in essentially the same way: /ˈvɪʒəˌnɛri/ in the US and /ˈvɪʒənəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: VIZH-uh-nuh-ree.
What does visionary mean?
- Someone who has visions; a seer.
- An impractical dreamer.
- Someone who has creative and positive ideas about the future.
- Having vision or foresight.
- Imaginary or illusory.
- Prophetic or revelatory.
Where does visionary come from?
From vision + -ary.
Questions about saying visionary
How do you pronounce visionary?
Say VIZH-uh-ner-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɪʒəˌnɛri/. In British English it is /ˈvɪʒənəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in visionary?
Visionary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIZH). Broken into parts: VIZH · uh · ner · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say visionary the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvɪʒəˌnɛri/ and the British form is /ˈvɪʒənəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.