How to pronounce alkaline
Say it like AL-kuh-lyne. Alkaline has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- kuh
- lyne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alkaline 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.
- lyneGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of alkaline
American and British speakers say alkaline in essentially the same way: /ˈælkəˌlaɪn/ in the US and /ˈælkəlaɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: AL-kuh-lyne.
What does alkaline mean?
- Of, or relating to an alkali, one of a class of caustic bases.
- Having a pH greater than 7.
- An alkaline battery.
Where does alkaline come from?
First attested in 1677.
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Questions about saying alkaline
How do you pronounce alkaline?
Say AL-kuh-lyne. The American pronunciation is /ˈælkəˌlaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈælkəlaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alkaline?
Alkaline has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · kuh · lyne.
Do Americans and Brits say alkaline the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈælkəˌlaɪn/ and the British form is /ˈælkəlaɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.