How to pronounce alkali
Say it like AL-kuh-ly. Alkali has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- kuh
- ly
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alkali 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.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of alkali
American and British speakers say alkali in essentially the same way: /ˈælkəˌlaɪ/ in the US and /ˈælkəˌlaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: AL-kuh-ly.
What does alkali mean?
- One of a class of caustic bases, such as soda, soda ash, caustic soda, potash, ammonia, and lithia, whose distinguishing characteristics are dissolving in alcohol and water, uniting with oils and fats to form soap, neutralizing and forming salts with acids, turning to brown several vegetable yellows
- Soluble mineral matter, other than common salt, contained in soils of natural waters.
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Questions about saying alkali
How do you pronounce alkali?
Say AL-kuh-ly. The American pronunciation is /ˈælkəˌlaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈælkəˌlaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alkali?
Alkali has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · kuh · ly.
Do Americans and Brits say alkali the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈælkəˌlaɪ/ and the British form is /ˈælkəˌlaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.