How to pronounce alienans
Say it like AY-lee-uh-nanz. Alienans has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
- AY
- lee
- uh
- nanz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alienans 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.
- nanzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of alienans
American and British speakers say alienans in essentially the same way: /ˈeɪliənænz/ in the US and /ˈeɪliənænz/ in the UK.
British respelling: AY-lee-uh-nanz.
What does alienans mean?
- Negating, denying, modifying, or casting doubt on the applicability of its modificand.“Because a "decoy duck" is not a duck, "decoy" is an alienans adjective.”
- An alienans adjective.
Where does alienans come from?
From Latin aliēnāns, present active participle of aliēnō (“make something another's”), from aliēnus (“another's, foreign”).
Questions about saying alienans
How do you pronounce alienans?
Say AY-lee-uh-nanz. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪliənænz/. In British English it is /ˈeɪliənænz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alienans?
Alienans has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · lee · uh · nanz.
Do Americans and Brits say alienans the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈeɪliənænz/ and the British form is /ˈeɪliənænz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.