word
French
Velodrome
VEL-oh-drohm
/ˈvɛloʊdroʊm/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Velodrome
Dictionary meaning
A steeply banked indoor or outdoor cycling track.
History and origin
French
Examples
- Olympic track cycling events take place in the velodrome.
Pronunciation tips
Three syllables. Stress on first syllable.
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