How to pronounce velveteen
Say it like VEL-vuh-teen. Velveteen has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VEL).
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- VEL
- vuh
- teen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Velveteen 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.
- teenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of velveteen
American and British speakers say velveteen in essentially the same way: /ˈvɛlvəˌtin/ in the US and /ˈvɛlvəˌtiːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: VEL-vuh-teen.
What does velveteen mean?
- A cotton fabric with a short pile, resembling velvet.
Where does velveteen come from?
From velvet + -een. Compare veloutine, from French.
Questions about saying velveteen
How do you pronounce velveteen?
Say VEL-vuh-teen. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɛlvəˌtin/. In British English it is /ˈvɛlvəˌtiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in velveteen?
Velveteen has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VEL). Broken into parts: VEL · vuh · teen.
Do Americans and Brits say velveteen the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvɛlvəˌtin/ and the British form is /ˈvɛlvəˌtiːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.