To pronounce "velours", say VEL-ours — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
velours
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"velours" has 2 syllables: vel-ours. It rhymes with velour and alure, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: velour — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Velours" has 2 syllables: vel · ours.
Velours: A knit fabric similar to velvet, but usually somewhat coarser.
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