How do you pronounce "velour"?

In American English: /ˌvɛˈluːr/ (veh-LOOR). In British English: /vˈɛlə/ (V-ehl). In Canadian English: /ˌvɛˈluːr/ (veh-LOOR). In Australian English: /vˈɛlə/ (V-ehl).

Is "velour" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌvɛˈluːr/ (veh-LOOR), while in British English it's /vˈɛlə/ (V-ehl).

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velour

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/ˌvɛˈluːr/

veh-LOOR

Syllable Breakdown

vɛvel·luːrour

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