How to pronounce albums
Say it like AL-bumz. Albums has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- bumz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Albums 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.
- bumzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of albums
American and British speakers say albums in essentially the same way: /ˈælbəmz/ in the US and /ˈælbəmz/ in the UK.
British respelling: AL-bumz.
What does albums mean?
- plural of album How to pronounce album
Questions about saying albums
How do you pronounce albums?
Say AL-bumz. The American pronunciation is /ˈælbəmz/. In British English it is /ˈælbəmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in albums?
Albums has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · bumz.
Do Americans and Brits say albums the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈælbəmz/ and the British form is /ˈælbəmz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.