How to pronounce valedictorian
American English pronunciation
val-uh-dik-TOR-ee-un
- IPA
- /ˌvælədɪkˈtɔɹiən/
- Syllables
- val · uh · dik · TOR · ee · un (6 syllables, stress on the 4th)
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What valedictorian means
The top student in a graduating class
In a sentence: As valedictorian, Priya gave a speech at graduation.
Where it comes from: It was formed in 1759 from valedictory, which means saying goodbye.
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