How to pronounce algae
Say it like AL-jee. Algae has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈældʒi/AL-jee
UK British/ˈælɡi/AL-ghee
- AL
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Algae 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.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of algae
American and British speakers say algae in essentially the same way: /ˈældʒi/ in the US and /ˈælɡi/ in the UK.
British respelling: AL-ghee.
What does algae mean?
noun
- primitive chlorophyll-containing mainly aquatic eukaryotic organisms lacking true stems and roots and leaves
Questions about saying algae
How do you pronounce algae?
Say AL-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˈældʒi/. In British English it is /ˈælɡi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in algae?
Algae has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · jee.
Do Americans and Brits say algae the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈældʒi/ and the British form is /ˈælɡi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.