How to pronounce velodromes
Say it like vel-oh-DROHMZ. Velodromes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DROHMZ).
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- vel
- oh
- DROHMZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Velodromes 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.
- DROHMZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of velodromes
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: vel-oh-DROHMZ.
What does velodromes mean?
- plural of velodrome How to pronounce velodrome
Questions about saying velodromes
How do you pronounce velodromes?
Say vel-oh-DROHMZ. The American pronunciation is /ˌvɛloʊˈdroʊmz/. In British English it is /ˌvɛləʊˈdrəʊmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in velodromes?
Velodromes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DROHMZ). Broken into parts: vel · oh · DROHMZ.
Is velodromes pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌvɛləʊˈdrəʊmz/ (vel-oh-DROHMZ).