How to pronounce velveret
Say it like VEL-vuh-rit. Velveret has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VEL).
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- VEL
- vuh
- rit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Velveret 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.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ritKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of velveret
American and British speakers say velveret in essentially the same way: /ˈvɛlvərɪt/ in the US and /ˈvɛlvərɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: VEL-vuh-rit.
What does velveret mean?
- Synonym of velveteen.
Where does velveret come from?
From velvet + -er-, or dissimilated from velvet + -et.
Questions about saying velveret
How do you pronounce velveret?
Say VEL-vuh-rit. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɛlvərɪt/. In British English it is /ˈvɛlvərɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in velveret?
Velveret has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VEL). Broken into parts: VEL · vuh · rit.
Do Americans and Brits say velveret the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvɛlvərɪt/ and the British form is /ˈvɛlvərɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.