How to pronounce alane
Say it like AL-eyen. Alane has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- eyen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alane pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eyenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of alane
American and British speakers say alane in essentially the same way: /ˈælaɪn/ in the US and /ˈælaɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: AL-eyen.
What does alane mean?
- Aluminium hydride, AlH₃.
- Any organic derivative of this compound.
Where does alane come from?
From aluminium + -ane.
Questions about saying alane
How do you pronounce alane?
Say AL-eyen. The American pronunciation is /ˈælaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈælaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alane?
Alane has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · eyen.
Do Americans and Brits say alane the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈælaɪn/ and the British form is /ˈælaɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.