How to pronounce alewife
Say it like AYL-wyfe. Alewife has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AYL).
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- AYL
- wyfe
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alewife pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- wyfeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of alewife
American and British speakers say alewife in essentially the same way: /ˈeɪlˌwaɪf/ in the US and /ˈeɪlwaɪf/ in the UK.
British respelling: AYL-wyfe.
What does alewife mean?
- A migrating North American fish, Alosa pseudoharengus.
- Any of several species similar in appearance.
Questions about saying alewife
How do you pronounce alewife?
Say AYL-wyfe. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪlˌwaɪf/. In British English it is /ˈeɪlwaɪf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alewife?
Alewife has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AYL). Broken into parts: AYL · wyfe.
Do Americans and Brits say alewife the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈeɪlˌwaɪf/ and the British form is /ˈeɪlwaɪf/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.