How to pronounce velocipede
Say it like vuh-LOS-uh-peed. Velocipede has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOS).
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- vuh
- LOS
- uh
- peed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Velocipede 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.
- LOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- peedGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of velocipede
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: vuh-LOS-uh-peed.
What does velocipede mean?
- any wheeled vehicle powered by pedaling and steered with a handlebar, including but not limited to bicycles and tricycles.
- A bicycle.
- to ride on velocipede
Where does velocipede come from?
Borrowed from French vélocipède, from Latin velox (“swift”) + pes (“foot”).
Questions about saying velocipede
How do you pronounce velocipede?
Say vuh-LOS-uh-peed. The American pronunciation is /vəˈlɑsəˌpid/. In British English it is /vəˈlɒsəˌpiːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in velocipede?
Velocipede has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOS). Broken into parts: vuh · LOS · uh · peed.
Is velocipede pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /vəˈlɒsəˌpiːd/ (vuh-LOS-uh-peed).