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How to pronounce valis

Say it like VAL-is. Valis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAL).

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US American/ˈvælɪs/VAL-is
UK British/ˈvælɪs/VAL-is
  • VAL
  • is
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Valis 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. isKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.

American vs British pronunciation of valis

American and British speakers say valis in essentially the same way: /ˈvælɪs/ in the US and /ˈvælɪs/ in the UK.

British respelling: VAL-is.

What does valis mean?

noun
  1. plural of vali How to pronounce vali

Words that rhyme with valis

Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of valis.

Questions about saying valis

How do you pronounce valis?

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

How many syllables are in valis?

Valis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAL). Broken into parts: VAL · is.

Do Americans and Brits say valis the same way?

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

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