How to Pronounce "valium"
word
VAY-lee-uhm
VAY-lee-uhm
Definition
Valium is the brand name for a medicine called diazepam. It is used to help with anxiety, muscle spasms, and sometimes to help people sleep.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈveɪɫiəm/
British English
/ˈveɪliəm/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
VAY-lee-uhm
UK
VAY-lee-uhm
Listen in Context
The doctor prescribed Valium for her anxiety.
Some people take Valium for muscle spasms.
My grandmother uses Valium to help her sleep.
Wow, after that meeting, I feel like I need a Valium!