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How to pronounce venezuela

venezuela
/venɪzˈweɪlə/
4 syllables, stress on the third

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Venezuela, sound by sound

/v/as in veryUpper teeth on the lower lip, with voice. Do not round the lips.
/e/as in bedA short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/z/as in zooA voiced “z”. Do not turn it into “s” at the end of a word.
/w/as in waterRound the lips as for “oo”, then open them at once. The teeth do not touch the lips.
/eɪ/as in dayGlide from “e” to a short “i”. One syllable.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce venezuela?

Venezuela is pronounced /venɪzˈweɪlə/ in American English.

How many syllables are in venezuela?

Venezuela has 4 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in venezuela?

The third syllable: /venɪzˈweɪlə/.

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