How to pronounce venture

Say it like this: /ˈvɛn.t͡ʃɚ/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/ˈvɛn.t͡ʃɚ/

What does venture mean?

nounA risky or daring undertaking or journey.

“My heart was beating finely when we two set forth in the cold night upon this dangerous venture.”

An event that is not, or cannot be, foreseen.

“A certain man drew a bow at a venture and smote the king of Israel between the joints of the harness.”

The thing risked; especially, something sent to sea in trade.

“My ventures are not in one bottom trusted.”

verbTo undertake a risky or daring journey.

“who freights a ship to venture on the seas”

To risk or offer.

“to venture funds”

To dare to engage in; to attempt without any certainty of success.

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