How to Pronounce "velveteen"
word
VEL-vuh-TEEN
vel-vih-TEEN
Definition
A cotton fabric with a soft, short pile that looks and feels like velvet, but is less expensive and less smooth.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈvɛɫvəˌtin
British English
vˌɛlvɪtˈiːn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
VEL-vuh-TEEN
UK
vel-vih-TEEN
Listen in Context
This dress is made of velveteen.
The sofa is covered in velveteen.
I bought a velveteen jacket for winter.
His favorite armchair is soft because it's covered with velveteen.