How to pronounce alish
Say it like AY-lish. Alish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
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- AY
- lish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alish pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- lishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of alish
American and British speakers say alish in essentially the same way: /ˈeɪlɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈeɪlɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: AY-lish.
What does alish mean?
- Resembling or characteristic of ale.“an alish taste”
Where does alish come from?
From ale + -ish.
Questions about saying alish
How do you pronounce alish?
Say AY-lish. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪlɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈeɪlɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alish?
Alish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · lish.
Do Americans and Brits say alish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈeɪlɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈeɪlɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.