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HOW TO PRONOUNCE

veterinarian

/ˌvɛtɹəˈnɛɹiən/

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American Pronunciation Guide · 0:49
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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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What does veterinarian mean?

noun

  1. A medical doctor who treats non-human animals.

adjective

  1. 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.
Edward J. (Edward James) WicksonOne Thousand Questions in California Agriculture AnsweredProject Gutenberg ebook #5152
Professor Hertwig, of Berlin, has given a graphic sketch of these insects (Veterinarian, vol. xi.
William YouattThe DogProject Gutenberg ebook #9478
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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.
Robert Alexander CraigCommon Diseases of Farm AnimalsProject Gutenberg ebook #8502