how to pronounce velcro

/vɛl.kʁo/

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velcro is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of velcro in a speech by a native speaker of standard french:

“… brassard comporte une zone velcro qui …”

meanings of velcro

noun:

Velcro.

velcro frequency in french - C2+ level of CEFR

the word velcro occurs in french on average 0.8 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.