How to pronounce valuation
Say it like va-lyoo-AY-shun. Valuation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AY).
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- va
- lyoo
- AY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Valuation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vaKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- lyooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of valuation
American and British speakers say valuation in essentially the same way: /væljuˈeɪʃən/ in the US and /væljʊˈeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: va-lyuu-AY-shun.
What does valuation mean?
- an appraisal of the value of something“he set a high valuation on friendship”
- assessed price“the valuation of this property is much too high”
Where does valuation come from?
From Middle French valuation, noun of action from valuer, from Old French valoir.
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Words that rhyme with valuation
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Questions about saying valuation
How do you pronounce valuation?
Say va-lyoo-AY-shun. The American pronunciation is /væljuˈeɪʃən/. In British English it is /væljʊˈeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in valuation?
Valuation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AY). Broken into parts: va · lyoo · AY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say valuation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /væljuˈeɪʃən/ and the British form is /væljʊˈeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.