How to pronounce alcoholics
Say it like al-kuh-HOL-iks. Alcoholics has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HOL).
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- al
- kuh
- HOL
- iks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alcoholics pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- alGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- HOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- iksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of alcoholics
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: al-kuh-HOL-iks.
What does alcoholics mean?
- plural of alcoholic How to pronounce alcoholic
Questions about saying alcoholics
How do you pronounce alcoholics?
Say al-kuh-HOL-iks. The American pronunciation is /ˌælkəˈhɑlɪks/. In British English it is /ˌælkəˈhɒlɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alcoholics?
Alcoholics has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HOL). Broken into parts: al · kuh · HOL · iks.
Is alcoholics pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌælkəˈhɒlɪks/ (al-kuh-HOL-iks).