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valve
Definition:
(nou) a structure in a hollow organ (like the heart) with a flap to insure one-way flow of fluid through it (nou) device in a brass wind instrument for varying the length of the air column to alter the pitch of a tone (nou) control consisting of a mechanical device for controlling the flow of a fluid (nou) the entire one-piece shell of a snail and certain other molluscs (nou) one of the paired hinged shells of certain molluscs and of brachiopods
Phonetic Transcription:
vælv
Examples:
The relief valve is timed to open upon the closing of the fuel injection valve.
A vehicle speed of responsive device controls the opening and closing of the valve.
I closed the valve.
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Common mistakes of valve pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "valve" with a long "a" sound, like "vaylv." The correct pronunciation is /vælv/ in both US and UK English. Tip: Focus on the short "a" sound as in "cat."
- Ignoring the "v" sound: A common mistake is pronouncing "valve" as "alv," dropping the initial "v." The correct pronunciation starts with /v/. Tip: Practice saying "v" by placing your top teeth on your bottom lip.
- Overemphasizing the final "e": Some may pronounce "valve" with a distinct "e" sound at the end, like "valvee." The correct pronunciation ends with /v/, without an extra vowel sound. Tip: Remember that the "e" is silent in this word.
- Stressing the wrong syllable: Learners might incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "val-VE." The correct stress is on the first syllable: /ˈvælv/. Tip: Emphasize the "val" part to get it right.
- Confusing with similar words: Some people confuse "valve" with "vowel," pronouncing it as "vowel" or "val." The correct pronunciation is /vælv/, distinct from "vowel" /ˈvaʊəl/. Tip: Practice saying both words separately to distinguish them clearly.