Native Phrase Lab
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How to pronounce valley
/ˈvæli/ British English
VAL·ee
2 beats (syllables). The strong beat is the first one.
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✗ Many people say
BAL·lay
✓ Say
VAL·ee
My tip
Start with v, not b, and ey is ee: VAL-ee.
In a sentence
The village sits down there in the valley.
Now you say it
- Listen to me two or three times.
- Say it slowly, one beat at a time: VAL-ee.
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Questions
How do you pronounce valley?
In British English, valley is pronounced /ˈvæli/. Say it like this: VAL-ee. Start with v, not b, and ey is ee: VAL-ee.
How many syllables are in valley?
When you say it, valley has 2 syllables: VAL-ee. The strong beat is the first one, VAL.