How to pronounce vale
Say it like VAYL. Vale is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- VAYL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vale pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VAYLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of vale
American and British speakers say vale in essentially the same way: /veɪl/ in the US and /veɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: VAYL.
What does vale mean?
- a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
Where does vale come from?
From Middle English vale, from Old French val (“valley”), from Latin vallis, valles.
Words that rhyme with vale
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of vale.
Words that sound like vale
Questions about saying vale
How do you pronounce vale?
Say VAYL. The American pronunciation is /veɪl/. In British English it is /veɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vale?
Vale is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: VAYL.
Do Americans and Brits say vale the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /veɪl/ and the British form is /veɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as vale?
Vale sounds the same as veil in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.