How to pronounce allee
Say it like uh-LEE. Allee has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEE).
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- uh
- LEE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Allee pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of allee
American and British speakers say allee in essentially the same way: /əˈli/ in the US and /əˈliː/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-LEE.
What does allee mean?
- A tree-lined avenue, often particularly one that is part of a landscaped garden.
Where does allee come from?
From French allée (“path”).
Words that rhyme with allee
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of allee.
Questions about saying allee
How do you pronounce allee?
Say uh-LEE. The American pronunciation is /əˈli/. In British English it is /əˈliː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in allee?
Allee has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEE). Broken into parts: uh · LEE.
Do Americans and Brits say allee the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈli/ and the British form is /əˈliː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.