Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

valais

/væˈleɪ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.21 in modern English

Syllables
valais
IPA
/væˈleɪ/
9
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
1
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

name

A canton of Switzerland (the French name)

Etymology

Borrowed from French Valais.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /væˈleɪ/
  • British English: /ˈvæleɪ/

Synonyms

canton of Valais Wallis canton of Wallis

Rhymes With

Questions

How do you pronounce valais?
The recorded pronunciation is /væˈleɪ/.
What does valais mean?
A canton of Switzerland (the French name)
Where does valais come from?
Borrowed from French Valais.

How to pronounce valais

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/væˈleɪ/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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