How to Pronounce Vellum

To pronounce "vellum", say VELL-um — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈvɛləm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈvɛləm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “vellum”

"vellum" has 2 syllables: vell-um. It rhymes with velum and antebellum, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: velum — easy to mix up when writing.

What does vellum mean?

noun

  1. A type of parchment paper made from the skin of a lamb, baby goat, or calf.
  2. A writing paper of very high quality.

Words that rhyme with vellum

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

velumantebellumskellumflagellumphellemcelommelamkelimbellumpellumfelim

Related words

forrillparchmentbookfellsheepskinmembranamembranepell

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "vellum"?▾

"Vellum" has 2 syllables: vell · um.

What is the IPA transcription of "vellum"?▾

The IPA transcription of "vellum" is /ˈvɛləm/.

What does "vellum" mean?▾

Vellum: A type of parchment paper made from the skin of a lamb, baby goat, or calf.

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