How to pronounce valiantly
Say it like VAL-yunt-lee. Valiantly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAL).
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- VAL
- yunt
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Valiantly 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of valiantly
American and British speakers say valiantly in essentially the same way: /ˈvæljəntli/ in the US and /ˈvæljəntli/ in the UK.
British respelling: VAL-yunt-lee.
What does valiantly mean?
- In a valiant manner; showing bravery.
Where does valiantly come from?
From valiant + -ly.
Questions about saying valiantly
How do you pronounce valiantly?
Say VAL-yunt-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈvæljəntli/. In British English it is /ˈvæljəntli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in valiantly?
Valiantly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAL). Broken into parts: VAL · yunt · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say valiantly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvæljəntli/ and the British form is /ˈvæljəntli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.