How to pronounce alignment
Say it like uh-LYNE-munt. Alignment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LYNE).
- uh
- LYNE
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alignment 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.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of alignment
American and British speakers say alignment in essentially the same way: /əˈlaɪnmənt/ in the US and /əˈlaɪnmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-LYNE-munt.
What does alignment mean?
- An arrangement of items in a line.
- The process of adjusting a mechanism such that its parts are aligned; the condition of having its parts so adjusted.
- An alliance of factions.
Where does alignment come from?
From French alignement, by surface analysis, align + -ment.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- alliance
- coalition
- alinement
- conjunction
Opposite meaning
- nonalignment
Words that rhyme with alignment
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of alignment.
Questions about saying alignment
How do you pronounce alignment?
Say uh-LYNE-munt. The American pronunciation is /əˈlaɪnmənt/. In British English it is /əˈlaɪnmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alignment?
Alignment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LYNE). Broken into parts: uh · LYNE · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say alignment the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈlaɪnmənt/ and the British form is /əˈlaɪnmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.