How to pronounce valuables
Say it like VAL-yuh-bulz. Valuables has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAL).
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- VAL
- yuh
- bulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Valuables 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.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of valuables
American and British speakers say valuables in essentially the same way: /ˈvæljəbəlz/ in the US and /ˈvæljəbəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: VAL-yuh-bulz.
What does valuables mean?
- valuable items collectively.
Questions about saying valuables
How do you pronounce valuables?
Say VAL-yuh-bulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈvæljəbəlz/. In British English it is /ˈvæljəbəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in valuables?
Valuables has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAL). Broken into parts: VAL · yuh · bulz.
Do Americans and Brits say valuables the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvæljəbəlz/ and the British form is /ˈvæljəbəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.