How to Pronounce “valium

word

/ˈveɪɫiəm/
VAY-lee-uhm
/ˈveɪliəm/
VAY-lee-uhm

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!