How to pronounce Velcro
Say it like VEL-kroh. Velcro has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VEL).
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US American/ˈvɛlkroʊ/VEL-kroh
UK British/ˈvɛlkrəʊ/VEL-kroh
- VEL
- kroh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Velcro pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- krohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of Velcro
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: VEL-kroh.
What does Velcro mean?
verb
- To fasten with Velcro.
Questions about saying Velcro
How do you pronounce Velcro?
Say VEL-kroh. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɛlkroʊ/. In British English it is /ˈvɛlkrəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Velcro?
Velcro has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VEL). Broken into parts: VEL · kroh.
Is Velcro pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈvɛlkrəʊ/ (VEL-kroh).