How To Pronounce Valerie
Valerie
In British English, Valerie is pronounced /ˈvæl.ər.i/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈvæl.ər.i]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˈvæl.ɚ.i/.
Valerie has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first syllable. The British and American pronunciations are different, so listen to both.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
Valerie has three syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the first syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is Ooo, where O is the stressed syllable.
Words That Rhyme With Valerie
Questions About Valerie
How do you pronounce Valerie in British English?
In British English, Valerie is pronounced /ˈvæl.ər.i/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈvæl.ər.i].
How do you pronounce Valerie in American English?
In American English, Valerie is pronounced /ˈvæl.ɚ.i/.
How many syllables are in Valerie?
Valerie has three syllables, /væl/ + /ər/ + /i/.
Where is the stress in Valerie?
The main stress is on the first syllable, /væl/.
Do British and American English pronounce Valerie the same way?
No. British English has /ˈvæl.ər.i/ and American English has /ˈvæl.ɚ.i/.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern Ooo
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