How to pronounce varvel
Say it like var-VEL. Varvel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEL).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce varvel. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- var
- VEL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Varvel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- varKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- VELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of varvel
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: vah-VEL.
What does varvel mean?
- A metal ring bearing the owner's name or coat of arms, attached to a hawk's jesses. Used for identifying birds.
Where does varvel come from?
From Old French vervelle (“falcon's leg fetter”), from Vulgar Latin derivation of Latin vertibulum (“joint”).
Words that rhyme with varvel
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of varvel.
Questions about saying varvel
How do you pronounce varvel?
Say var-VEL. The American pronunciation is /vɑrˈvɛl/. In British English it is /vɑːˈvɛl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in varvel?
Varvel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEL). Broken into parts: var · VEL.
Is varvel pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /vɑːˈvɛl/ (vah-VEL).