how to pronounce velocity

/vəˈlɒs.ə.ti/

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velocity is pronounced in four syllables

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An example use of velocity in a speech by a native speaker of british english:

“… rip they using high-velocity bullets 10 …”

meaning of velocity

Velocity is the speed of an object moving through a fluid.

velocity frequency in english - C1 level of CEFR

the word velocity occurs in english on average 9 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C1 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.