How to pronounce alimony
Say it like AL-uh-moh-nee. Alimony has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- uh
- moh
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alimony pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- mohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of alimony
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: AL-uh-moh-nee.
What does alimony mean?
- court-ordered support paid by one spouse to another after they are separated
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Questions about saying alimony
How do you pronounce alimony?
Say AL-uh-moh-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈæləˌmoʊni/. In British English it is /ˈæləˌməʊni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alimony?
Alimony has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · uh · moh · nee.
Is alimony pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈæləˌməʊni/ (AL-uh-moh-nee).