How to pronounce valleys
Say it like VAL-eez. Valleys has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAL).
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- VAL
- eez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Valleys 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.
- eezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of valleys
American and British speakers say valleys in essentially the same way: /ˈvæliz/ in the US and /ˈvæliz/ in the UK.
British respelling: VAL-eez.
What does valleys mean?
- plural of valley How to pronounce valley
- third-person singular simple present indicative of valley How to pronounce valley
Questions about saying valleys
How do you pronounce valleys?
Say VAL-eez. The American pronunciation is /ˈvæliz/. In British English it is /ˈvæliz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in valleys?
Valleys has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAL). Broken into parts: VAL · eez.
Do Americans and Brits say valleys the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvæliz/ and the British form is /ˈvæliz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.