How to pronounce vellichor
Say it like VEL-uh-kor. Vellichor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VEL).
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- VEL
- uh
- kor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vellichor 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- korGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of vellichor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VEL-uh-kaw.
What does vellichor mean?
- The pensive nostalgia and temporality of used bookstores; the feeling evoked by the scent of old books or paper.
Where does vellichor come from?
Coined by American author and neologist John Koenig in 2013, creator of The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows, as a blend of vellum (“parchment”) and ichor.
Questions about saying vellichor
How do you pronounce vellichor?
Say VEL-uh-kor. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɛləˌkɔr/. In British English it is /ˈvɛləˌkɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vellichor?
Vellichor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VEL). Broken into parts: VEL · uh · kor.
Is vellichor 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 /ˈvɛləˌkɔː/ (VEL-uh-kaw).