How to pronounce valentines
Say it like VAL-un-tynz. Valentines has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAL).
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- VAL
- un
- tynz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Valentines 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.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tynzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of valentines
American and British speakers say valentines in essentially the same way: /ˈvælənˌtaɪnz/ in the US and /ˈvælənˌtaɪnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: VAL-un-tynz.
What does valentines mean?
- plural of valentine How to pronounce valentine
Words that sound like valentines
- valentine's
Questions about saying valentines
How do you pronounce valentines?
Say VAL-un-tynz. The American pronunciation is /ˈvælənˌtaɪnz/. In British English it is /ˈvælənˌtaɪnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in valentines?
Valentines has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAL). Broken into parts: VAL · un · tynz.
Do Americans and Brits say valentines the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvælənˌtaɪnz/ and the British form is /ˈvælənˌtaɪnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as valentines?
Valentines sounds the same as valentine's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.