How to Pronounce "venetians"
word
vəˈniʃən
vuh-NEE-shuhn
vɛnˈɛʃən
vuh-NESH-uhn
Definition
'Venetians' most commonly refers to venetian blinds, which are window coverings made of horizontal slats that can be raised, lowered, or tilted to control light and privacy. It can also refer to people from Venice, Italy, but this is less common in modern English.
IPA Transcription
American English
vəˈniʃən
British English
vɛnˈɛʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
vuh-NEE-shuhn
UK
vuh-NESH-uhn
Listen in Context
I closed the venetians because the sun was too bright.
We need new venetians for the living room windows.
Can you open the venetians a little?
I love how the afternoon light filters through the venetians.