how to pronounce veterinarian

How to Pronounce “Veterinarian”

To begin, let’s clarify the correct pronunciation of the word “veterinarian.” It is pronounced as follows:

  • Phonetically: vet-uh-ruh-nair-ee-uhn
  • Breakdown: VEH-tuh-REH-nair-ee-uhn
  • Stress: The primary stress falls on the second syllable, “REH.”

Keep in mind that the word is often abbreviated to “vet,” which is pronounced: vɛt or vet.

Now that you know how to pronounce it correctly, you can confidently discuss veterinary medicine and the importance of veterinarians in animal healthcare.