How to Pronounce “venue”
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- American (US)
- /ˈvɛnjuː/
- British (UK)
- /ˈvɛnjuː/
What “venue” means
noun — A theater, auditorium, arena, or other area designated for sporting or entertainment events.
Pronunciation Notes
Where the stress falls. “venue” has 2 syllables, and the transcription /ˈvɛnjuː/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "venue" mean?
venue (noun): A theater, auditorium, arena, or other area designated for sporting or entertainment events.
How do you pronounce "venue" in American vs British English?
Both accents use the same sequence of phonemes for "venue", /ˈvɛnjuː/, so the difference you hear is in how the vowels are coloured rather than in which sounds are used. Play both on this page to compare.
What is the IPA transcription of "venue"?
/ˈvɛnjuː/ in American English, /ˈvɛnjuː/ in British English.
Which syllable is stressed in "venue"?
“venue” has 2 syllables, and the transcription /ˈvɛnjuː/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
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