How to Pronounce Velvet

To pronounce "velvet", say VELV-et — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈvɛlvɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈvɛlvɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “velvet”

"velvet" has 2 syllables: velv-et.

What does velvet mean?

noun

  1. A closely woven fabric (originally of silk, now also of cotton or man-made fibres) with a thick short pile on one side.
  2. Very fine fur, including the skin and fur on a deer's antlers.

verb

  1. To cover with velvet or with a covering of a similar texture.
  2. To coat raw meat in starch, then in oil, preparatory to frying.

adjective

  1. Made of velvet.
  2. Soft and delicate, like velvet; velvety.

Related words

velvetysmoothsoftchenillecorduroykidwhitepile

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "velvet"?▾

"Velvet" has 2 syllables: velv · et.

What is the IPA transcription of "velvet"?▾

The IPA transcription of "velvet" is /ˈvɛlvɪt/.

What does "velvet" mean?▾

Velvet: A closely woven fabric (originally of silk, now also of cotton or man-made fibres) with a thick short pile on one side.

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