How to pronounce aliases
Say it like AY-lee-uh-siz. Aliases has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
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- AY
- lee
- uh
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aliases pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of aliases
American and British speakers say aliases in essentially the same way: /ˈeɪliəsɪz/ in the US and /ˈeɪliəsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: AY-lee-uh-siz.
What does aliases mean?
- plural of alias How to pronounce alias
Questions about saying aliases
How do you pronounce aliases?
Say AY-lee-uh-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪliəsɪz/. In British English it is /ˈeɪliəsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aliases?
Aliases has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · lee · uh · siz.
Do Americans and Brits say aliases the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈeɪliəsɪz/ and the British form is /ˈeɪliəsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.