How to Pronounce "values"
word
/ˈvæɫjuz/
VAL-yooz
/vˈæljuːz/
VAL-yooz
Definition
Values are the beliefs and principles that guide how a person or group thinks, chooses, and behaves. It can also mean the importance, usefulness, or numerical amount of something, depending on context.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈvæɫjuz/
British English
/vˈæljuːz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
VAL-yooz
UK
VAL-yooz
Listen in Context
My parents taught me strong values.
These values are too high for this chart.
The school teaches respect and other values.
We may disagree on politics, but we still share the same core values.