English pronunciation · Words Starting with V
Velcro Pronunciation
Velcro is pronounced VEL-kroh, IPA /ˈvɛlkroʊ/.
VEL-kroh
US /ˈvɛlkroʊ/
Syllables: VEL · kroh (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun: A fastening made of two strips, one of tiny hooks and one of loops, that grip when pressed together.
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Velcro in a Sentence
- The straps are velcro, so they take a second to fasten.
- Velcro loses its grip once it fills with fluff.
- His first pair of shoes had velcro instead of laces.
Common Mispronunciations of Velcro
Not VEL-kruh
That o at the close is a full oh and never weakens.
Not vel-KROH
VEL opens loud and the kroh behind it stays level.
Tip: The name is a trade mark built from the French velours croche, meaning hooked velvet.
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