How to pronounce veld
Say it like VELT. Veld is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- VELT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Veld pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VELTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of veld
American and British speakers say veld in essentially the same way: /vɛlt/ in the US and /vɛlt/ in the UK.
British respelling: VELT.
What does veld mean?
- The open grassland or pastureland of South Africa and neighboring countries.
Where does veld come from?
Borrowed from Afrikaans veld, or from its etymon Dutch veld (“field; open country”) (formerly spelled veldt), ultimately from Proto-Germanic *felþuz (“field, plain”), possibly from Proto-Indo-European *pleh₂- (“flat”).
Words that rhyme with veld
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of veld.
Questions about saying veld
How do you pronounce veld?
Say VELT. The American pronunciation is /vɛlt/. In British English it is /vɛlt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in veld?
Veld is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: VELT.
Do Americans and Brits say veld the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /vɛlt/ and the British form is /vɛlt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.