Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

valour

/ˈvælɚ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.91 in modern English

Syllables
val-our
IPA
/ˈvælɚ/
9
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Individually sustained verve or passion.

British usage; Uncountable

noun

Value; worth.

British usage; Uncountable

noun

Strength of mind in regard to danger; the quality that enables a person to encounter danger with firmness; a feeling of upstanding bravery against adversity.

British usage; Uncountable

noun

A brave man; a man of valour.

British usage; Dated; Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Middle English valour, from Anglo-Norman valour, from Latin valor. Doublet of valure.

Origin

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈvælɚ/
  • British English: /ˈvælə/

Usage

Inflected Forms

valours (plural) valor (alternative)

Derived Forms

valourisation valourise valourization valourize

Phrases

discretion is the better part of valour

Synonyms

prowess bravery courage intrepidity heroism gallantry valor valorousness valiance valiancy

Homonyms

valor

Rhymes With

valor pallor

Questions

How do you pronounce valour?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈvælɚ/.
What does valour mean?
Individually sustained verve or passion.
Where does valour come from?
It is traced to Middle English.

How to pronounce valour

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