velvet

/ˈvɛl.vɪt/

Syllables vel·vet

Stress VEL-vet

Phonics Breakdown

vel

/vɛl/

short e

vet

/vɪt/

short i

Meaning

a soft fabric with a smooth, thick pile

Sound Reference

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vel=/vɛl/(bell) + vet=/vɪt/(sit)

Example

She wore a velvet dress to the party.