How to pronounce velour
Say it like vel-OOR. Velour has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OOR).
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- vel
- OOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Velour 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.
- OORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of velour
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: vel-OOR.
What does velour mean?
- A knit fabric similar to velvet, but usually somewhat coarser.
Where does velour come from?
Borrowed from French velours (“velvet”).
Words that rhyme with velour
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of velour.
Questions about saying velour
How do you pronounce velour?
Say vel-OOR. The American pronunciation is /ˌvɛˈlur/. In British English it is /ˌvɛˈlʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in velour?
Velour has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OOR). Broken into parts: vel · OOR.
Is velour 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 /ˌvɛˈlʊə/ (vel-OOR).