English pronunciation · Words Starting with V
Valves Pronunciation
Valves is pronounced VALVZ, IPA /ˈvælvz/.
VALVZ
US /ˈvælvz/ · UK /ˈvælvz/
Syllables: VALVZ (1 syllable)
noun (plural of valve): Devices that control the flow of liquid, gas, or blood in one direction.
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Valves in a Sentence
- Two of the valves in the heating system had seized.
- The surgeon replaced one of the heart valves.
- Brass instruments use valves to change the pitch.
Common Mispronunciations of Valves
Not VAL-vuhz
One beat holds the whole word. The e before the s is silent, so the ending is a cluster, vz, not a syllable.
Not VALFS
Keep the voice on through both endings. A v that hardens to f takes the z with it and gives valfs.
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