How to Pronounce "veterinarian"
word
veh-ter-NAIR-ee-uhn
vet-uh-ri-NAIR-ee-uhn
Definition
A veterinarian is a doctor who is trained to treat sick or injured animals.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌvɛtɝəˈnɛɹiən/, /ˌvɛtɹəˈnɛɹiən/
British English
/vˌɛtəɹɪnˈeəɹiən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
veh-ter-NAIR-ee-uhn
UK
vet-uh-ri-NAIR-ee-uhn
Listen in Context
The veterinarian checked my dog's health.
She wants to become a veterinarian.
The sick cat was taken to the veterinarian.
I called the veterinarian because my puppy wouldn’t stop limping.