How to Pronounce "veteran"
word
/ˈvɛtɝən/
VET-ur-uhn
/vˈɛtəɹən/
VET-uh-ruhn
Definition
A veteran is someone who has a lot of experience in a particular field, especially a person who has served in the military.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈvɛtɝən/
British English
/vˈɛtəɹən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
VET-ur-uhn
UK
VET-uh-ruhn
Listen in Context
My grandfather is a war veteran.
She is a veteran teacher with thirty years of experience.
The company hired a veteran engineer for the project.
After so many years in politics, she’s seen as a true veteran.