how to pronounce velveteen

/ˈvɛlvətiːn/

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velveteen is pronounced in three syllables

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meanings of velveteen

noun:

A cotton fabric with a short pile, resembling velvet.

velveteen frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word velveteen occurs in english on average 0.1 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.