How to pronounce alignments
Say it like uh-LYNE-munts. Alignments has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LYNE).
- uh
- LYNE
- munts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alignments 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.
- muntsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of alignments
American and British speakers say alignments in essentially the same way: /əˈlaɪnmənts/ in the US and /əˈlaɪnmənts/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-LYNE-munts.
What does alignments mean?
- plural of alignment How to pronounce alignment
Questions about saying alignments
How do you pronounce alignments?
Say uh-LYNE-munts. The American pronunciation is /əˈlaɪnmənts/. In British English it is /əˈlaɪnmənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alignments?
Alignments has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LYNE). Broken into parts: uh · LYNE · munts.
Do Americans and Brits say alignments the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈlaɪnmənts/ and the British form is /əˈlaɪnmənts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.