How to Pronounce "venoms"
word
ˈvɛnəm
VEN-uhmz
vˈɛnəm
VEN-uhmz
Definition
Venoms are toxic substances produced by animals such as snakes, spiders, or scorpions, which can harm or kill other creatures. The word refers to more than one type or instance of venom.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈvɛnəm
British English
vˈɛnəm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
VEN-uhmz
UK
VEN-uhmz
Listen in Context
Some snakes produce different types of venoms.
Scientists study venoms to create new medicines.
Scorpions inject their venoms when they feel threatened.
Researchers discovered that the venoms of two spiders worked in completely different ways.