How to Pronounce Valance

To pronounce "valance", say VAL-anc-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈvæləns/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈvæləns/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “valance”

"valance" has 3 syllables: val-anc-e. It rhymes with surveillance and failance, if that helps it stick.

What does valance mean?

noun

  1. A short curtain that usually hangs along the top edge of a window.
  2. A decorative framework used to conceal the curtain mechanism and so on at the top of a window.

Synonyms

bedskirtdust ruffle

Words that rhyme with valance

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

surveillancefailancevalence

Related words

pelmetcornicevalancingbedhangingbedskirtlambrequinvelumcurtain

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "valance"?▾

"Valance" has 3 syllables: val · anc · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "valance"?▾

The IPA transcription of "valance" is /ˈvæləns/.

What does "valance" mean?▾

Valance: A short curtain that usually hangs along the top edge of a window.

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