How to pronounce valor
Say it like VAL-er. Valor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAL).
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- VAL
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Valor 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of valor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VAL-uh.
What does valor mean?
- US standard spelling of valour.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with valor
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Words that sound like valor
Questions about saying valor
How do you pronounce valor?
Say VAL-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈvælɚ/. In British English it is /ˈvælə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in valor?
Valor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAL). Broken into parts: VAL · er.
Is valor pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈvælə/ (VAL-uh).
What words sound the same as valor?
Valor sounds the same as valour in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.