How to pronounce valiant
Say it like VAL-yunt. Valiant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAL).
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- VAL
- yunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Valiant 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.
- yuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of valiant
American and British speakers say valiant in essentially the same way: /ˈvæljənt/ in the US and /ˈvæljənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: VAL-yunt.
What does valiant mean?
- Possessing or showing courage or determination; brave, heroic.“A valiant man’s look is more than a coward’s sword.”
- Characterized by or done with bravery or valor.“another valiant attempt at rescue”
Where does valiant come from?
From Middle English vailaunt (“having or showing courage or valor, valiant; characterized by valor; powerful, strong; person of valor or strength; excellent, worthy; beneficial, useful; valuable; legally valid, binding”) [and other forms
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Questions about saying valiant
How do you pronounce valiant?
Say VAL-yunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈvæljənt/. In British English it is /ˈvæljənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in valiant?
Valiant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAL). Broken into parts: VAL · yunt.
Do Americans and Brits say valiant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvæljənt/ and the British form is /ˈvæljənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.