How to pronounce alee
Say it like uh-LEE. Alee has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEE).
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- uh
- LEE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alee pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of alee
American and British speakers say alee in essentially the same way: /əˈli/ in the US and /əˈliː/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-LEE.
What does alee mean?
- On the lee side of a ship, to the leeward side (vs aweather)
Where does alee come from?
From a- + lee.
Words that rhyme with alee
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of alee.
Questions about saying alee
How do you pronounce alee?
Say uh-LEE. The American pronunciation is /əˈli/. In British English it is /əˈliː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alee?
Alee has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEE). Broken into parts: uh · LEE.
Do Americans and Brits say alee the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈli/ and the British form is /əˈliː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.