How to Pronounce Venom

To pronounce "venom", say VEN-om — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈvɛnəm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈvɛnəm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “venom”

"venom" has 2 syllables: ven-om. It rhymes with phenom and plenum, if that helps it stick.

What does venom mean?

noun

  1. A poison carried by an animal, usually injected into an enemy or prey by biting or stinging.
  2. Feeling or speech marked by spite or malice; vitriol.

verb

  1. To infect with venom; to envenom; to poison.

adjective

  1. Poisonous, poisoned; (figuratively) pernicious.

Synonyms

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Words that rhyme with venom

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

phenomplenumdenimfrenumgenomdenhamdenommeglenhammenammenem

Related words

malicemaliciousnessspitespitefulnesspoisonbileviperhornet

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "venom"?▾

"Venom" has 2 syllables: ven · om.

What is the IPA transcription of "venom"?▾

The IPA transcription of "venom" is /ˈvɛnəm/.

What does "venom" mean?▾

Venom: A poison carried by an animal, usually injected into an enemy or prey by biting or stinging.

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