How to pronounce valance
Say it like VAL-uns. Valance has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAL).
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- VAL
- uns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Valance pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- unsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of valance
American and British speakers say valance in essentially the same way: /ˈvæləns/ in the US and /ˈvæləns/ in the UK.
British respelling: VAL-uns.
What does valance mean?
- A short curtain that usually hangs along the top edge of a window.
- A decorative framework used to conceal the curtain mechanism and so on at the top of a window.
- A short, decorative edging of cloth that hangs from a bed, from beneath the mattress to the floor, used to conceal the box spring or space under the bed and prevent dust from accumulating there.
Where does valance come from?
From Middle English valance, valans, valaunce, valence, valons.
Words that rhyme with valance
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of valance.
Questions about saying valance
How do you pronounce valance?
Say VAL-uns. The American pronunciation is /ˈvæləns/. In British English it is /ˈvæləns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in valance?
Valance has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAL). Broken into parts: VAL · uns.
Do Americans and Brits say valance the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvæləns/ and the British form is /ˈvæləns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.