How to pronounce valorize
Say it like VAL-uh-ryze. Valorize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAL).
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- VAL
- uh
- ryze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Valorize 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ryzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of valorize
American and British speakers say valorize in essentially the same way: /ˈvæləˌraɪz/ in the US and /ˈvæləˌraɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: VAL-uh-ryze.
What does valorize mean?
- To assess (something) as being valuable or admirable.
- To fix the price of (something) at an artificially high level, usually by government action.
Where does valorize come from?
Back-formation from valorization.
Questions about saying valorize
How do you pronounce valorize?
Say VAL-uh-ryze. The American pronunciation is /ˈvæləˌraɪz/. In British English it is /ˈvæləˌraɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in valorize?
Valorize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAL). Broken into parts: VAL · uh · ryze.
Do Americans and Brits say valorize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvæləˌraɪz/ and the British form is /ˈvæləˌraɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.