How to pronounce velfie
Say it like VEL-fee. Velfie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VEL).
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- VEL
- fee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Velfie 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.
- feeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of velfie
American and British speakers say velfie in essentially the same way: /ˈvɛlfi/ in the US and /ˈvɛlfi/ in the UK.
British respelling: VEL-fee.
What does velfie mean?
- A video selfie.
Where does velfie come from?
Blend of video + selfie.
Questions about saying velfie
How do you pronounce velfie?
Say VEL-fee. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɛlfi/. In British English it is /ˈvɛlfi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in velfie?
Velfie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VEL). Broken into parts: VEL · fee.
Do Americans and Brits say velfie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvɛlfi/ and the British form is /ˈvɛlfi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.