How to pronounce velodrome
Say it like vel-oh-DROHM. Velodrome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DROHM).
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- vel
- oh
- DROHM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Velodrome pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- velGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- DROHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of velodrome
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: VEL-uh-drohm.
What does velodrome mean?
- An indoor arena, having an oval banked track for bicycle racing.
Where does velodrome come from?
Borrowed from French vélodrome, from vélo + -drome.
Words that rhyme with velodrome
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Questions about saying velodrome
How do you pronounce velodrome?
Say vel-oh-DROHM. The American pronunciation is /ˌvɛloʊˈdroʊm/. In British English it is /ˈvɛlədrəʊm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in velodrome?
Velodrome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DROHM). Broken into parts: vel · oh · DROHM.
Is velodrome pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈvɛlədrəʊm/ (VEL-uh-drohm).