To pronounce "venous", say VEN-ous — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈviː.nəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈviː.nəs/
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"venous" has 2 syllables: ven-ous. It rhymes with keenness and penis, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: venus — easy to mix up when writing.
adjective
“Her venous circulation was poor, leading to varicose veins.”
“It was a sample of venous tissue.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Venous" has 2 syllables: ven · ous.
The IPA transcription of "venous" is /ˈviː.nəs/.
Venous: Of or pertaining to veins.
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