How to Pronounce Velar

To pronounce "velar", say VEL-ar — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈveɪlə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

velar

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈveɪlə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “velar”

"velar" has 2 syllables: vel-ar. It rhymes with selar, if that helps it stick.

What does velar mean?

noun

  1. A sound articulated at the soft palate

adjective

  1. Articulated at the velum or soft palate.
  2. Referring to a veil or velum.

Words that rhyme with velar

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

selar

Related words

hardpalatalizationplosiveapproximantfricativevoicelessnasalvelaric

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "velar"?▾

"Velar" has 2 syllables: vel · ar.

What is the IPA transcription of "velar"?▾

The IPA transcription of "velar" is /ˈveɪlə/.

What does "velar" mean?▾

Velar: A sound articulated at the soft palate

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