Start with the 'v' sound, produced by placing your top teeth on your bottom lip.
Next, say 'en' with your mouth slightly open and your tongue positioned in the middle of your mouth.
End with '-ture', pronounced as 'cher' with a quick release of air.
ven-chur (ven-chure)
vin-chur (vin-chure)
ven-ter (ven-ter)
Start with the 'v' sound, placing your top teeth on your bottom lip, similar to American.
Next, say 'en' with a neutral mouth position, same as American.
End with '-ture', pronounced as 'chuh' without a distinct 'r' sound.
ven-cha (ven-cha)
vin-cha (vin-cha)
ven-tcha (ven-tcha)
In 'venture', '-ture' sounds like 'cher' in AmE and 'chuh' in BrE.
In American English, yes. In British English, it's often silent or softer.
Yes, 'ven' should be stressed to sound correct.
A new business activity or project.
/ədˈvɛn.tʃər/
An exciting experience
/ˈvɛn.tʃər.əs/
Willing to take risks
/ˈvɛn.tʃər.ɪŋ/
The act of undertaking a venture
Adventure starts with an unstressed 'ad-' syllable.
Venturous includes a distinct 'ous' sound at the end.
Venturing uses '-ing' with a clearer 'g' sound.
Use words like 'very' and 'view' to practice the 'v' sound.
Listen to British media to hear and practice the subtle 'r' sound.
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