How to pronounce alcool
Say it like AL-kool. Alcool has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- kool
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alcool 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.
- koolKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of alcool
American and British speakers say alcool in essentially the same way: /ˈælkul/ in the US and /ˈælkuːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: AL-kool.
What does alcool mean?
- grain alcohol, everclear
Where does alcool come from?
Borrowed from French alcool (“alcohol”).
Questions about saying alcool
How do you pronounce alcool?
Say AL-kool. The American pronunciation is /ˈælkul/. In British English it is /ˈælkuːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alcool?
Alcool has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · kool.
Do Americans and Brits say alcool the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈælkul/ and the British form is /ˈælkuːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.