velvetweed

Questions

What does velvetweed mean?

The flowering plant Oenothera curtiflora.

Where does velvetweed come from?

From velvet + weed.

How to pronounce velvetweed

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “velvetweed”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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4. Repeat and practice — Say “velvetweed” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.