How to pronounce Valparaiso
Say it like val-puh-RAY-soh. Valparaiso has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY).
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- val
- puh
- RAY
- soh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Valparaiso 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.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- sohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of Valparaiso
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: val-puh-RAY-soh.
What does Valparaiso mean?
- the chief port and second largest city of Chile; located on a wide harbor in central Chile
Words that rhyme with Valparaiso
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Valparaiso.
Questions about saying Valparaiso
How do you pronounce Valparaiso?
Say val-puh-RAY-soh. The American pronunciation is /ˌvælpəˈreɪsoʊ/. In British English it is /ˌvælpəˈreɪsəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Valparaiso?
Valparaiso has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY). Broken into parts: val · puh · RAY · soh.
Is Valparaiso pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌvælpəˈreɪsəʊ/ (val-puh-RAY-soh).