How to Pronounce Valuable

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

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈvæɫjəbəɫ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/vˈæljuːəbəl/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “valuable”

Break "valuable" into 3 beats and lean on "VAL" — that's the stressed one. It rhymes with invaluable, if that helps it stick.

What does valuable mean?

noun

  1. A personal possession such as jewellery, of relatively great monetary value; — usually used in plural form.

adjective

  1. Having a great value.

    “valuable gemstones”

  2. Estimable; deserving esteem.

    “a valuable friend; a valuable companion”

Synonyms

worthlyworthy

Antonyms

worthless

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Words that rhyme with valuable

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

invaluable

Related words

valuedworthfulworthyworthusefulimportantpreciousrich

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "valuable"?▾

"Valuable" has 3 syllables: val · uabl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "valuable"?▾

The IPA transcription of "valuable" is /ˈvæɫjəbəɫ/.

What does "valuable" mean?▾

Valuable: A personal possession such as jewellery, of relatively great monetary value; — usually used in plural form.

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