How to pronounce values
Say it like VAL-yooz. Values has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAL).
- VAL
- yooz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Values 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.
- yoozKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of values
American and British speakers say values in essentially the same way: /ˈvæljuz/ in the US and /ˈvæljuːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: VAL-yooz.
What does values mean?
- plural of value How to pronounce value
- third-person singular simple present indicative of value How to pronounce value
Words that sound like values
- values'
Questions about saying values
How do you pronounce values?
Say VAL-yooz. The American pronunciation is /ˈvæljuz/. In British English it is /ˈvæljuːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in values?
Values has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAL). Broken into parts: VAL · yooz.
Do Americans and Brits say values the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvæljuz/ and the British form is /ˈvæljuːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as values?
Values sounds the same as values' in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.