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How to pronounce valeric

Say it like VAL-uh-rik. Valeric has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAL).

VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈvælərɪk/VAL-uh-rik
UK British/ˈvælərɪk/VAL-uh-rik
  • VAL
  • uh
  • rik
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Valeric pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. VALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
  2. uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
  3. rikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.

American vs British pronunciation of valeric

American and British speakers say valeric in essentially the same way: /ˈvælərɪk/ in the US and /ˈvælərɪk/ in the UK.

British respelling: VAL-uh-rik.

What does valeric mean?

adjective
  1. Of, pertaining to, or derived from valeric acid

Where does valeric come from?

From valerian (“the plant”) + -ic.

Similar and opposite words

Similar meaning

  • pentanoic

Questions about saying valeric

How do you pronounce valeric?

Say VAL-uh-rik. The American pronunciation is /ˈvælərɪk/. In British English it is /ˈvælərɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in valeric?

Valeric has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAL). Broken into parts: VAL · uh · rik.

Do Americans and Brits say valeric the same way?

Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvælərɪk/ and the British form is /ˈvælərɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).