

She chose violet curtains to match the cushions.
[ʃi ˈtʃoʊz ˈvaɪələt ˈkɜrtn̩z tə ˈmætʃ ðə ˈkʊʃənz.]
Those violet flowers smell wonderful in the spring.
[ˈðoʊz ˈvaɪələt ˈflaʊərz ˈsmɛl ˈwəndərfəl ˈɪn ðə ˈsprɪŋ.]
I wouldn't wear a violet tie to the interview.
[aɪ ˈwʊdn̩t ˈwɛr ə ˈvaɪələt ˈtaɪ tə ði ˈɪntərˌvju.]
"violet" is in the lesson "Colors" (Level 2), along with 12 other useful words. LinDuo has 180 topic lessons like this one, 2,375 words in total. Every word has an illustration, a transcription and pronunciation in a female and a male voice. Just 10–15 minutes a day is enough to learn them all. Free, and works offline.