How to pronounce aliens
Say it like AY-lee-unz. Aliens has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
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US American/ˈeɪliənz/AY-lee-unz
UK British/ˈeɪlɪənz/AY-leernz
- AY
- lee
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aliens 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.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of aliens
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
British respelling: AY-leernz.
What does aliens mean?
noun
- plural of alien How to pronounce alien
- third-person singular simple present indicative of alien How to pronounce alien
Questions about saying aliens
How do you pronounce aliens?
Say AY-lee-unz. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪliənz/. In British English it is /ˈeɪlɪənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aliens?
Aliens has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · lee · unz.
Is aliens pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈeɪlɪənz/ (AY-leernz).