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How to pronounce valu

Say it like VAL-yoo. Valu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAL).

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US American/ˈvælju/VAL-yoo
UK British/ˈvæljuː/VAL-yoo
  • VAL
  • yoo
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Valu pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. VALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
  2. yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.

American vs British pronunciation of valu

American and British speakers say valu in essentially the same way: /ˈvælju/ in the US and /ˈvæljuː/ in the UK.

British respelling: VAL-yoo.

What does valu mean?

adjective
  1. Alternative form of value: Pertaining to value for money, or being discounted.

Where does valu come from?

Clipping of value.

Words that rhyme with valu

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Words that sound like valu

Questions about saying valu

How do you pronounce valu?

Say VAL-yoo. The American pronunciation is /ˈvælju/. In British English it is /ˈvæljuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in valu?

Valu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAL). Broken into parts: VAL · yoo.

Do Americans and Brits say valu the same way?

Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvælju/ and the British form is /ˈvæljuː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.

What words sound the same as valu?

Valu sounds the same as value in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).