English pronunciation · Words Starting with V
Valve Pronunciation
Valve is pronounced VALV, IPA /ˈvælv/.
VALV
US /ˈvælv/ · UK /ˈvælv/
Syllables: VALV (1 syllable)
noun: A device that controls the flow of liquid, gas, or blood in one direction.
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Valve in a Sentence
- The valve on the radiator has seized.
- A faulty heart valve can be replaced.
- Close the valve before draining the tank.
Common Mispronunciations of Valve
Not VAL-vuh
One syllable. The e at the end is silent and only there to keep the v from looking final.
Not BALV
Rest the upper teeth against the lower lip and let the air buzz through. A b closes both lips instead and sends the word somewhere else.
Tip: Two v sounds in one short syllable, which makes it a useful word to practise the consonant with.
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