How to pronounce alary
Say it like AY-luh-ree. Alary has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
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- AY
- luh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alary 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.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of alary
American and British speakers say alary in essentially the same way: /ˈeɪləri/ in the US and /ˈeɪləri/ in the UK.
British respelling: AY-luh-ree.
What does alary mean?
- Pertaining to wings.
Where does alary come from?
From Latin alarius, from ala (“wing”).
Questions about saying alary
How do you pronounce alary?
Say AY-luh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪləri/. In British English it is /ˈeɪləri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alary?
Alary has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · luh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say alary the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈeɪləri/ and the British form is /ˈeɪləri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.