How to pronounce valued
Say it like VAL-yood. Valued has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAL).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈvæljud/VAL-yood
UK British/ˈvæljuːd/VAL-yood
- VAL
- yood
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Valued 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.
- yoodKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of valued
American and British speakers say valued in essentially the same way: /ˈvæljud/ in the US and /ˈvæljuːd/ in the UK.
British respelling: VAL-yood.
What does valued mean?
adjective
- Having a value, esteemed.“deeply valued”
- simple past and past participle of value How to pronounce value
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying valued
How do you pronounce valued?
Say VAL-yood. The American pronunciation is /ˈvæljud/. In British English it is /ˈvæljuːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in valued?
Valued has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAL). Broken into parts: VAL · yood.
Do Americans and Brits say valued the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvæljud/ and the British form is /ˈvæljuːd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.