How to Pronounce Velocity

To pronounce "velocity", say VEL-oc-ity — 3 syllables, IPA /vəˈlɒsəti/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/vəˈlɒsəti/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “velocity”

"velocity" has 3 syllables: vel-oc-ity. It rhymes with animosity and atrocity, if that helps it stick.

What does velocity mean?

noun

  1. A vector quantity that denotes the rate of change of position with respect to time, or a speed with the directional component.
  2. Rapidity of motion.

Synonyms

speed

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Words that rhyme with velocity

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

animosityatrocitycuriosityferocityreciprocitypaucityvirtuositymonstrositygenerosityviscosityreligiositypomposity

Related words

speedmomentumtemperaturebandwidthsteamairspeedthrottlerotation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "velocity"?▾

"Velocity" has 3 syllables: vel · oc · ity.

What is the IPA transcription of "velocity"?▾

The IPA transcription of "velocity" is /vəˈlɒsəti/.

What does "velocity" mean?▾

Velocity: A vector quantity that denotes the rate of change of position with respect to time, or a speed with the directional component.

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