How to pronounce albeit
Say it like awl-BEE-it. Albeit has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BEE).
- awl
- BEE
- it
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tip: Three syllables: 'all-BEE-it'.
Albeit pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- awlKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- BEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- itKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of albeit
American and British speakers say albeit in essentially the same way: /ɔlˈbiɪt/ in the US and /ɔːlˈbiːɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: awl-BEE-it.
What does albeit mean?
- Although, despite (it) being.
Where does albeit come from?
From the Middle English expression al be it (that), itself shortened from althagh it be that (“although it be that”), and thus composed from al (“completely, entirely”, literally “all”) + be (3rd person singular present subjunctive of been (“to be”)) + it.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying albeit
How do you pronounce albeit?
Say awl-BEE-it. The American pronunciation is /ɔlˈbiɪt/. In British English it is /ɔːlˈbiːɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in albeit?
Albeit has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BEE). Broken into parts: awl · BEE · it.
Do Americans and Brits say albeit the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɔlˈbiɪt/ and the British form is /ɔːlˈbiːɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.