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Definition:

(nou) a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed (nou) the quality (positive or negative) that renders something desirable or valuable (nou) the amount (of money or goods or services) that is considered to be a fair equivalent for something else (nou) relative darkness or lightness of a color-Joe Hing Lowe (nou) the relative duration of a musical note (nou) an ideal accepted by some individual or group

Phonetic Transcription:

ˈvæljuː

Examples:

They depreciated the value of money.

The value of making money is dependent on the value of commodities.

Money is the measure of the value of those endowments.

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Common mistakes of value pronunciation

Misplacing the stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "va-LOO" instead of "VAL-yoo". Tip: Remember the primary stress is on the first syllable: /ˈvæl.juː/ (US), /ˈvæl.juː/ (UK).
Vowel confusion: A common mistake is pronouncing "value" with a short "a" sound, like "val" instead of the correct "val" as in /ˈvæl/. Tip: Practice saying "cat" to recognize the correct vowel sound.
Overemphasizing the "u": Some may say "val-yoo" with a prolonged "u", making it sound unnatural. Tip: Keep the "u" short and soft, as in /ˈvæl.juː/, to sound more fluent.
Dropping the "v" sound: Occasionally, learners might say "alue" instead of "value". Tip: Ensure you pronounce the "v" clearly, as in /ˈvæl.juː/, to avoid confusion.
Incorrectly pronouncing the ending: Some people may say "val-yay" instead of "val-yoo". Tip: Focus on the correct ending sound /juː/ to maintain clarity in your pronunciation.

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "value" in American English?

In American English, "value" is pronounced as /ˈvælju/. The stress is on the first syllable, which sounds like "val," followed by a quick "yoo."

What is the British pronunciation of "value"?

In British English, "value" is also pronounced as /ˈvælju/. The stress remains on the first syllable, similar to the American pronunciation.

Does "value" have a schwa sound in its pronunciation?

No, "value" does not contain a schwa sound. The first syllable is stressed and pronounced clearly as "val," followed by the unstressed "yoo."

Are there common mistakes when pronouncing "value"?

A common mistake is misplacing the stress, pronouncing it as /væˈlju/ instead of /ˈvælju/. Remember to emphasize the first syllable for correct pronunciation.