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valor
Definition:
(nou) the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈvælə
Examples:
Noone is disputing the courage, the valor or the courage of the Indians here.
Discretion is the better part of valor.
His valor was being admired by many boys.
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Common mistakes of valor pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, pronouncing it as /ˈvæl.ər/. The correct stress is on the first syllable, /ˈvæl.ɔr/ (US) or /ˈvæl.ə/ (UK). Tip: Focus on emphasizing the "val" part.
- Incorrect vowel sound: The first vowel sound can be mispronounced as /æ/ instead of the correct /æ/ (US) or /æ/ (UK). This may lead to confusion with similar words. Tip: Practice saying "valley" to get the right sound.
- Omitting the final "r": Some speakers drop the final "r" sound, saying "val-oh" instead of "valor" /ˈvæl.ɔr/ (US) or /ˈvæl.ə/ (UK). This can change the word's meaning. Tip: Always pronounce the final "r" clearly.
- Confusing with "valorize": Learners may confuse "valor" with "valorize," leading to mispronunciation. "Valor" is pronounced /ˈvæl.ɔr/ (US) or /ˈvæl.ə/ (UK), while "valorize" has a different stress pattern. Tip: Practice each word separately to distinguish them.
- Mispronouncing the "o" sound: Some may pronounce the "o" in "valor" as /oʊ/ instead of the correct /ɔ/ (US) or /ə/ (UK). This can make the word sound incorrect. Tip: Try saying "bother" to help with the correct vowel sound.