how to pronounce veneer

/vəˈnɪɹ/

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veneer is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of veneer in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… you know the the veneer cracks but when …”

meaning of veneer

Veneer is a thin layer of wood, plastic, or other material that is applied to the surface of a piece of furniture.

veneer frequency in english - C2 level of CEFR

the word veneer occurs in english on average 2.3 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.