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valley
Definition:
(nou) a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈvæli
Examples:
Any streams in a valley are buried by the overburden.
It lies at an elevation of, in the valley of the Frenchman River.
It lies in the Maurienne, the valley of the River Arc.
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Common mistakes of valley pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners may incorrectly stress the second syllable, pronouncing it as "va-LE" instead of "VAL-ley". Tip: Remember the primary stress is on the first syllable, /ˈvæli/ in US and /ˈvæli/ in UK.
- Overemphasizing the "a": The "a" in "valley" can be pronounced too strongly, leading to "VAL-ee" instead of the correct "VAL-lee". Tip: Keep the "a" short and crisp, as in /ˈvæli/.
- Confusing vowel sounds: Some may pronounce the "a" as /eɪ/, leading to "vay-lee". This is incorrect. Tip: Practice the short "a" sound /æ/ to achieve the correct pronunciation.
- Ignoring the "l" sound: A common mistake is to omit the "l" sound, saying "vah-ee" instead of "valley". Tip: Focus on clearly articulating the "l" between the vowels, as in /ˈvæli/.
- Mispronouncing the ending: Some may incorrectly pronounce the ending as "val-ly" with a long "y" sound. Tip: Ensure the "y" is pronounced softly, as in /ˈvæli/, to maintain the correct flow of the word.