How to pronounce alewives
Say it like AYL-wyvz. Alewives has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AYL).
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- AYL
- wyvz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alewives 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.
- wyvzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of alewives
American and British speakers say alewives in essentially the same way: /ˈeɪlˌwaɪvz/ in the US and /ˈeɪlˌwaɪvz/ in the UK.
British respelling: AYL-wyvz.
What does alewives mean?
- plural of alewife How to pronounce alewife
Questions about saying alewives
How do you pronounce alewives?
Say AYL-wyvz. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪlˌwaɪvz/. In British English it is /ˈeɪlˌwaɪvz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alewives?
Alewives has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AYL). Broken into parts: AYL · wyvz.
Do Americans and Brits say alewives the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈeɪlˌwaɪvz/ and the British form is /ˈeɪlˌwaɪvz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.