How to Pronounce Valet

To pronounce "valet", say val-ET — 2 syllables, IPA /væˈɫeɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/væˈɫeɪ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/vˈæleɪ/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “valet”

Break "valet" into 2 beats and lean on "ET" — that's the stressed one.

What does valet mean?

noun

  1. A man's personal male attendant, responsible for his clothes and appearance.
  2. A hotel employee performing such duties for guests.

verb

  1. To serve (someone) as a valet.
  2. To clean and service (a car), as a valet does.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "valet"?▾

To pronounce "valet", say val-ET — 2 syllables, IPA /væˈɫeɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

How many syllables are in "valet"?▾

"Valet" has 2 syllables: val · et.

What is the IPA transcription of "valet"?▾

The IPA transcription of "valet" is /væˈɫeɪ/.

What does "valet" mean?▾

Valet: A man's personal male attendant, responsible for his clothes and appearance.

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