How to Pronounce “Valuable”
To properly pronounce the word “valuable,” follow the steps below:
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Start with the consonant sound “v.” Place your top teeth on your bottom lip and create a continuous sound while your vocal cords vibrate.
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Transition quickly to the short vowel sound “a.” Open your mouth wide and create a short “ah” sound, as in “car.”
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Move to the consonant sound “l.” Place the tip of your tongue against the roof of your mouth just behind your upper front teeth, creating an “l” sound.
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Continue with the vowel sound “yoo.” Round your lips slightly and form a sound similar to the “oo” in “boot.”
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Conclude with the stressed syllable containing the final “able.” Pronounce it as “ay-buhl” with a long “a” sound followed by the “buhl” sound, similar to “bull.”
When said together, the correct pronunciation of “valuable” is “VAA-l-yoo-buhl.”
Remember to speak clearly and take your time practicing each sound in order to pronounce the word accurately.