How to Pronounce "valedictorian"
word
/ˌvæɫəˌdɪkˈtɔɹiən/
val-uh-dik-TOR-ee-uhn
/vˌælɪdɪktˈɔːɹiən/
val-i-dikt-AWR-ee-uhn
Definition
A valedictorian is the student with the highest grades in a graduating class, usually chosen to give a farewell speech at the graduation ceremony.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌvæɫəˌdɪkˈtɔɹiən/
British English
/vˌælɪdɪktˈɔːɹiən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
val-uh-dik-TOR-ee-uhn
UK
val-i-dikt-AWR-ee-uhn
Listen in Context
The valedictorian gave a speech at graduation.
She worked hard to become the valedictorian of her class.
Only one student is chosen as valedictorian each year.
He was so surprised when they announced him as the valedictorian.