How to Pronounce Value

To pronounce "value", say VAL-ue — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈvæljuː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈvæljuː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “value”

"value" has 2 syllables: val-ue. It rhymes with undervalue and overvalue, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: valu — easy to mix up when writing.

What does value mean?

noun

  1. The quality (positive or negative) that renders something desirable or valuable.

    “The Shakespearean Shylock is of dubious value in the modern world.”

  2. The degree of importance given to something.

    “The value of my children's happiness is second only to that of my wife.”

verb

  1. To estimate the value of; judge the worth of something.

    “I will have the family jewels valued by a professional.”

  2. To fix or determine the value of; assign a value to, as of jewelry or art work.

Synonyms

valenceworthappreciateassessesteemprizeraterespecttreasurevaluate

Antonyms

belittlederogatedespisedisesteemdisrespect

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Words that rhyme with value

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

undervalueovervalueeigenvaluevalusupervalu

Related words

respectesteemappraiseevaluateassessrateappreciatetreasure

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "value"?▾

"Value" has 2 syllables: val · ue.

What is the IPA transcription of "value"?▾

The IPA transcription of "value" is /ˈvæljuː/.

What does "value" mean?▾

Value: The quality (positive or negative) that renders something desirable or valuable.

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