How do you pronounce "valet"?

In American English: /væˈleɪ/ (va-LAY). In British English: /vˈaleɪ/ (V). In Canadian English: /væˈleɪ/ (va-LAY). In Australian English: /vˈaleɪ/ (V).

Is "valet" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /væˈleɪ/ (va-LAY), while in British English it's /vˈaleɪ/ (V).

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valet

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/væˈleɪ/

va-LAY

Syllable Breakdown

væva·leɪlet

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