How to pronounce alae
Say it like AY-lee. Alae has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
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- AY
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alae pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- leeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of alae
American and British speakers say alae in essentially the same way: /ˈeɪˌli/ in the US and /ˈeɪˌliː/ in the UK.
British respelling: AY-lee.
What does alae mean?
- plural of ala. How to pronounce ala
Words that rhyme with alae
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of alae.
Questions about saying alae
How do you pronounce alae?
Say AY-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪˌli/. In British English it is /ˈeɪˌliː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alae?
Alae has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say alae the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈeɪˌli/ and the British form is /ˈeɪˌliː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.