How to pronounce velour
American English pronunciation
vuh-LOOR
- IPA
- /vəˈlʊɹ/
- Syllables
- vuh · LOOR (2 syllables, stress on the 2nd)
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What velour means
A soft, thick cloth like velvet but rougher
In a sentence: Grandma's armchair is covered in green velour that feels as soft as a puppy.
Where it comes from: It comes from velours, the French word for velvet.
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