How to Pronounce "vanessa"
word
/vəˈnɛsə/
vuh-NE-suh
/vəˈnɛsə/
vuh-NE-suh
Definition
A female given name used in English and many other languages. It refers to a person’s name, not a general object or action.
IPA Transcription
American English
/vəˈnɛsə/
British English
/vəˈnɛsə/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
vuh-NE-suh
UK
vuh-NE-suh
Listen in Context
Vanessa is my friend from school.
I saw Vanessa at the store yesterday.
This book is Vanessa's.
Hey, is Vanessa coming with us tonight?