How to Pronounce Valkyrie

To pronounce "valkyrie", say VALKYR-ie — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈvælˌkɪ.ɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈvælˌkɪ.ɹi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “valkyrie”

"valkyrie" has 2 syllables: valkyr-ie.

What does valkyrie mean?

noun

  1. Any of the female attendants of Odin, figures said to guide fallen warriors from the battlefield to Valhalla.

    “Wagner's “Der Ring des Nibelungen” (1853) famously features valkyries.”

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "valkyrie"?▾

"Valkyrie" has 2 syllables: valkyr · ie.

What is the IPA transcription of "valkyrie"?▾

The IPA transcription of "valkyrie" is /ˈvælˌkɪ.ɹi/.

What does "valkyrie" mean?▾

Valkyrie: Any of the female attendants of Odin, figures said to guide fallen warriors from the battlefield to Valhalla.

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