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Omofoni di "vein"

Tutte le parole inglesi pronunciate come "vein", con IPA e definizioni.

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The homophones of “vein” are “vane”, “vain”.

All pronounced ⁄veɪn⁄. 'Vane' is a revolving blade or weathercock; 'vein' is a blood vessel; 'vain' means overly proud or ineffectual.

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vane

Noun
Definizione:

A broad blade attached to an axis, moved by wind or water, as in a weather vane.

Esempio:

“The copper weather vane on the barn pointed due north.”

Spelled "vane" like a propeller vane.
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vein

Noun
Definizione:

Any of the tubes forming part of the blood circulation system carrying oxygen-depleted blood.

Esempio:

“The doctor gently located a vein in the patient’s arm.”

Spelled "ei" like rein and beige.

vain

Adjective
Definizione:

Having or showing an excessively high opinion of one’s appearance or worth; producing no result.

Esempio:

“He made a vain attempt to conceal his surprise.”

Spelled "ai" as in "in vain".
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A weather VANE spins in the wind. A VEIN carries blood inside. A VAIN person is conceited.

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Difference between "vein" and "vane" and "vain"?

Both are pronounced identically as ⁄veɪn⁄. Definitions: "vane": A broad blade attached to an axis, moved by wind or water, as in a weather vane.; "vein": Any of the tubes forming part of the blood circulation system carrying oxygen-depleted blood.; "vain": Having or showing an excessively high opinion of one’s appearance or worth; producing no result..

Pronunciation of "vein"?

Transcribed as ⁄veɪn⁄ in standard English.

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