How to pronounce valuate
Say it like VAL-yoo-ayt. Valuate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAL).
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- VAL
- yoo
- ayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Valuate 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.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- aytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of valuate
American and British speakers say valuate in essentially the same way: /ˈvæljueɪt/ in the US and /ˈvæljuːeɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: VAL-yoo-ayt.
What does valuate mean?
- To estimate the value of something; to appraise or to make a valuation.
Where does valuate come from?
From value + -ate (verb-forming suffix).
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Questions about saying valuate
How do you pronounce valuate?
Say VAL-yoo-ayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈvæljueɪt/. In British English it is /ˈvæljuːeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in valuate?
Valuate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAL). Broken into parts: VAL · yoo · ayt.
Do Americans and Brits say valuate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvæljueɪt/ and the British form is /ˈvæljuːeɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.