How to pronounce velarial
Say it like vuh-LER-ee-ul. Velarial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LER).
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- vuh
- LER
- ee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Velarial pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of velarial
American and British speakers say velarial in essentially the same way: /vəˈlɛriəl/ in the US and /vɪˈlɛəriəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: vih-LAIR-ree-ul.
What does velarial mean?
- Relating to a velarium
Words that rhyme with velarial
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of velarial.
Questions about saying velarial
How do you pronounce velarial?
Say vuh-LER-ee-ul. The American pronunciation is /vəˈlɛriəl/. In British English it is /vɪˈlɛəriəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in velarial?
Velarial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LER). Broken into parts: vuh · LER · ee · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say velarial the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /vəˈlɛriəl/ and the British form is /vɪˈlɛəriəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.