English pronunciation · Words Starting with V
Veteran Pronunciation
Veteran is pronounced VE-ter-uhn, IPA /ˈvɛtɝən/.
VE-ter-uhn
US /ˈvɛtɝən/ · UK /ˈvɛtərən/
Syllables: VE · ter · uhn (3 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun and adjective: A person with long experience of something, especially someone who has served in the armed forces.
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Veteran in a Sentence
- He is a veteran of three campaigns.
- A veteran reporter covered the trial.
- The club honours one veteran each season.
Common Mispronunciations of Veteran
Not VET-ruhn
Three beats is the careful form, with a quiet ter in the middle, although it does run down to two in fast speech.
Not vuh-TE-ruhn
VE at the front holds the whole word together.
Tip: Veteran and veterinary both shorten to vet, which is exactly why the two get confused.
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