How to Pronounce Velum

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈviːləm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “velum”

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

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

What does velum mean?

noun

  1. A thin membrane, resembling a veil, such as:
  2. An accessory cloud resembling a veil extending over a large distance. Normally associated with cumulus and cumulonimbus.

Words that rhyme with velum

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

vellumantebellumskellumflagellumphellemcelommelamkelimbellumpellumfelim

Related words

veilvailventailvelariumvalanceveiling

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "velum"?▾

"Velum" has 2 syllables: vel · um.

What is the IPA transcription of "velum"?▾

The IPA transcription of "velum" is /ˈviːləm/.

What does "velum" mean?▾

Velum: A thin membrane, resembling a veil, such as:

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