How to pronounce invaluable
Say it like in-VAL-yuh-bul. Invaluable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAL).
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- in
- VAL
- yuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Invaluable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- VALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of invaluable
American and British speakers say invaluable in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈvæljəbəl/ in the US and /ɪnˈvæljʊbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-VAL-yuu-bul.
What does invaluable mean?
- having incalculable monetary, intellectual, or spiritual worth
Where does invaluable come from?
From in- + valuable (compare priceless).
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying invaluable
How do you pronounce invaluable?
Say in-VAL-yuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈvæljəbəl/. In British English it is /ɪnˈvæljʊbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in invaluable?
Invaluable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAL). Broken into parts: in · VAL · yuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say invaluable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈvæljəbəl/ and the British form is /ɪnˈvæljʊbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.