How to pronounce valour
Say it like VAL-er. Valour has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAL).
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- VAL
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Valour 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 valour
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VAL-uh.
What does valour mean?
- Individually sustained verve or passion.“Valor wins the battle, not death!”
- Value; worth.
- Strength of mind in regard to danger; the quality that enables a person to encounter danger with firmness; a feeling of upstanding bravery against adversity.
Where does valour come from?
From Middle English valor, from Anglo-Norman valor, from Latin valor.
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Questions about saying valour
How do you pronounce valour?
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 valour?
Valour has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAL). Broken into parts: VAL · er.
Is valour 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 valour?
Valour sounds the same as valor in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.