HOW TO PRONOUNCE
veterinarian
/ˌvɛtɹəˈnɛɹiən/
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Make the “nair” syllable stand out.
The strongest vowel comes in the part spelled nar, before the final ee and light vowel. Keep the earlier syllables moving so the word does not become a string of equally strong beats.
5 syllables · Stress on syllable 3
Also listed with 6 syllables.
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“The veterinarian examined our dog.”
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CMU Pronouncing Dictionary ↗What does veterinarian mean?
noun
- A medical doctor who treats non-human animals.
adjective
- veterinary
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IPA pronunciation
/ˌvɛtɹəˈnɛɹiən/
Pronunciation used in the listening tip.
CMU Pronouncing Dictionary ↗Other dictionary pronunciations
/ˌvɛt(ə)ɹəˈnɛɹ.i.ən//ˌvɛtʃ.ɹɪnˈɛɹ.i.ən//ˌvɛʔ.n̩ˈɛɹ.i.ən/
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There is probably an excessively long molar projecting into a cavity and the projecting molar should be cut off by a qualified veterinarian.
Professor Hertwig, of Berlin, has given a graphic sketch of these insects (Veterinarian, vol. xi.
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It is important that the stockman or veterinarian observe these changes, and in certain diseases make an analysis of the urine.