How to pronounce alibis
Say it like AL-uh-byze. Alibis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- uh
- byze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alibis 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- byzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of alibis
American and British speakers say alibis in essentially the same way: /ˈæləˌbaɪz/ in the US and /ˈæləˌbaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: AL-uh-byze.
What does alibis mean?
- plural of alibi How to pronounce alibi
- third-person singular simple present indicative of alibi How to pronounce alibi
Questions about saying alibis
How do you pronounce alibis?
Say AL-uh-byze. The American pronunciation is /ˈæləˌbaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈæləˌbaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alibis?
Alibis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · uh · byze.
Do Americans and Brits say alibis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæləˌbaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈæləˌbaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.