How to pronounce alleluia
Say it like al-eh-LOO-yah. Alleluia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOO).
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US American/ˌælɛˈlujɑ/al-eh-LOO-yah
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- al
- eh
- LOO
- yah
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alleluia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- alGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- LOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- yahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does alleluia mean?
interjection
- A liturgical or variant form of hallelujah.
- A liturgical form of hallelujah.
- A choral composition incorporating alleluia in its text.
- The plant wood sorrel.
- Alternative spelling of hallelujah.
Questions about saying alleluia
How do you pronounce alleluia?
Say al-eh-LOO-yah. The American pronunciation is /ˌælɛˈlujɑ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alleluia?
Alleluia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOO). Broken into parts: al · eh · LOO · yah.