How to pronounce valkyrie
Say it like val-KEE-ree-uh. Valkyrie has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KEE).
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- val
- KEE
- ree
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Valkyrie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- valGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- KEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- reeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of valkyrie
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3.
British respelling: VAL-kir-ee.
What does valkyrie mean?
- Any of the female attendants of Odin, figures said to guide fallen warriors from the battlefield to Valhalla.“Wagner's “Der Ring des Nibelungen” (1853) famously features valkyries.”
Where does valkyrie come from?
Borrowed from Old Norse valkyrja sg (“chooser of the slain”), plural valkyrjur pl, from Proto-Germanic *walakuzjǭ.
Questions about saying valkyrie
How do you pronounce valkyrie?
Say val-KEE-ree-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌvælˈkiˌriə/. In British English it is /ˈvælˌkɪri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in valkyrie?
Valkyrie has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KEE). Broken into parts: val · KEE · ree · uh.
Is valkyrie pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ˈvælˌkɪri/ (VAL-kir-ee).