How to pronounce align
Say it like uh-LYNE. Align has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LYNE).
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- uh
- LYNE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Align pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LYNESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of align
American and British speakers say align in essentially the same way: /əˈlaɪn/ in the US and /əˈlaɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-LYNE.
What does align mean?
- place in a line or arrange so as to be parallel or straight“align the car with the curb”“align the sheets of paper on the table”
- be or come into adjustment with
- align oneself with a group or a way of thinking
Where does align come from?
From Middle English alynen, alinen (“copulate”), from Middle French aligner, from Old French alignier, from a- + lignier, from Latin lineare (“make straight or perpendicular”), from the noun linea (“line”), from līneus (“flaxen; flaxen [thi
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Words that rhyme with align
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Questions about saying align
How do you pronounce align?
Say uh-LYNE. The American pronunciation is /əˈlaɪn/. In British English it is /əˈlaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in align?
Align has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LYNE). Broken into parts: uh · LYNE.
Do Americans and Brits say align the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈlaɪn/ and the British form is /əˈlaɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as align?
Align sounds the same as aline in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.