How to pronounce velvety
Say it like VEL-vuh-tee. Velvety has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VEL).
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- VEL
- vuh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Velvety 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of velvety
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: VEL-vuh-tee.
What does velvety mean?
- Like velvet; soft, smooth, soothing.“The mouse was a warm, velvety weight in my hand.”
Where does velvety come from?
From velvet + -y.
Questions about saying velvety
How do you pronounce velvety?
Say VEL-vuh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɛlvəti/. In British English it is /ˈvɛlvəti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in velvety?
Velvety has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VEL). Broken into parts: VEL · vuh · tee.
Is velvety pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈvɛlvəti/ (VEL-vuh-tee).