How to pronounce Valdez
Say it like val-DEZ. Valdez has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEZ).
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- val
- DEZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Valdez pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- valKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- DEZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of Valdez
American and British speakers say Valdez in essentially the same way: /vælˈdɛz/ in the US and /vælˈdɛz/ in the UK.
British respelling: val-DEZ.
What does Valdez mean?
- a port on Alaska's southern coast from which oil is shipped to markets around the world
Words that rhyme with Valdez
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Valdez.
Questions about saying Valdez
How do you pronounce Valdez?
Say val-DEZ. The American pronunciation is /vælˈdɛz/. In British English it is /vælˈdɛz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Valdez?
Valdez has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEZ). Broken into parts: val · DEZ.
Do Americans and Brits say Valdez the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /vælˈdɛz/ and the British form is /vælˈdɛz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.