How to Pronounce Veterinarian

To pronounce "veterinarian", say vet-er-IN-ar-ian — 5 syllables, IPA /ˌvɛtɝəˈnɛɹiən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

12

Letters

/ˌvɛtɝəˈnɛɹiən/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/vˌɛtəɹɪnˈeəɹiən/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “veterinarian”

Break "veterinarian" into 5 beats and lean on "IN" — that's the stressed one. It rhymes with utilitarian and authoritarian, if that helps it stick.

What does veterinarian mean?

noun

  1. A medical doctor who treats animals.

adjective

  1. Veterinary

Synonyms

animal doctorvetveterinaryveterinary surgeon

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Words that rhyme with veterinarian

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

utilitarianauthoritarianbarbarianagrariansectariancontrarianegalitarianproletariandisciplinarianhumanitariancarrioncentenarian

Related words

vetveterinarytranquilizeranimalvegetariandoctorvetinarianparaveterinarian

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "veterinarian"?▾

"Veterinarian" has 5 syllables: vet · er · in · ar · ian.

What is the IPA transcription of "veterinarian"?▾

The IPA transcription of "veterinarian" is /ˌvɛtɝəˈnɛɹiən/.

What does "veterinarian" mean?▾

Veterinarian: A medical doctor who treats animals.

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