How to Pronounce Ventral

To pronounce "ventral", say VENTR-al — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈvɛntɹəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈvɛntɹəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ventral”

"ventral" has 2 syllables: ventr-al. It rhymes with entrail and central, if that helps it stick.

What does ventral mean?

noun

  1. Any of the enlarged and transversely elongated scales that extend down the underside of a snake's body from the neck to the anal scale.

adjective

  1. Related to the abdomen or stomach.
  2. On the front side of the human body, or the corresponding surface of an animal, usually the lower surface.

Antonyms

dorsal

Words that rhyme with ventral

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

entrailcentral

Related words

dorsoventraladaxialabdomenlonganterodorsidorsolatero

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ventral"?▾

"Ventral" has 2 syllables: ventr · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "ventral"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ventral" is /ˈvɛntɹəl/.

What does "ventral" mean?▾

Ventral: Any of the enlarged and transversely elongated scales that extend down the underside of a snake's body from the neck to the anal scale.

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