How to pronounce velar
Say it like VEE-ler. Velar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VEE).
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- VEE
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Velar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of velar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VEE-luh.
What does velar mean?
- Articulated at the velum or soft palate.
- Referring to a veil or velum.
- A sound articulated at the soft palate.
Where does velar come from?
Borrowed from Latin vēlāris, from vēlum (“sail; veil, awning”).
Words that rhyme with velar
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of velar.
Questions about saying velar
How do you pronounce velar?
Say VEE-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈvilɚ/. In British English it is /ˈviːlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in velar?
Velar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VEE). Broken into parts: VEE · ler.
Is velar 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 /ˈviːlə/ (VEE-luh).