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