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How to pronounce valley

valley
/ˈvæli/
2 syllables, stress on the first

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Valley, sound by sound

/v/as in veryUpper teeth on the lower lip, with voice. Do not round the lips.
/æ/as in catOpen the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/i/as in sheepA long, tense “ee”; lips spread as in a smile.

In a sentence

The Tennessee River Valley area was very poor.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce valley?

Valley is pronounced /ˈvæli/ in American English.

How many syllables are in valley?

Valley has 2 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in valley?

The first syllable: /ˈvæli/.

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