How to pronounce aligned
Say it like uh-LYND. Aligned has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LYND).
- uh
- LYND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aligned 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.
- LYNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of aligned
American and British speakers say aligned in essentially the same way: /əˈlaɪnd/ in the US and /əˈlaɪnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-LYND.
What does aligned mean?
- simple past and past participle of align How to pronounce align
- Having been placed, arranged or formed in alignment (with something).
- Allied or working together with a common goal.
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Words that rhyme with aligned
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Questions about saying aligned
How do you pronounce aligned?
Say uh-LYND. The American pronunciation is /əˈlaɪnd/. In British English it is /əˈlaɪnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aligned?
Aligned has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LYND). Broken into parts: uh · LYND.
Do Americans and Brits say aligned the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈlaɪnd/ and the British form is /əˈlaɪnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.