How to pronounce alicorns
Say it like AL-ih-kornz. Alicorns has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- ih
- kornz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alicorns 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kornzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of alicorns
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AL-ih-kawnz.
What does alicorns mean?
- plural of alicorn How to pronounce alicorn
Questions about saying alicorns
How do you pronounce alicorns?
Say AL-ih-kornz. The American pronunciation is /ˈælɪkɔrnz/. In British English it is /ˈælɪkɔːnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alicorns?
Alicorns has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · ih · kornz.
Is alicorns pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈælɪkɔːnz/ (AL-ih-kawnz).