How to pronounce alkalies
Say it like AL-kuh-lyze. Alkalies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- kuh
- lyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alkalies 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.
- lyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of alkalies
American and British speakers say alkalies in essentially the same way: /ˈælkəˌlaɪz/ in the US and /ˈælkəˌlaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: AL-kuh-lyze.
What does alkalies mean?
- plural of alkali How to pronounce alkali
Questions about saying alkalies
How do you pronounce alkalies?
Say AL-kuh-lyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈælkəˌlaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈælkəˌlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alkalies?
Alkalies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · kuh · lyze.
Do Americans and Brits say alkalies the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈælkəˌlaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈælkəˌlaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.