How to pronounce alleyed
Say it like AL-eed. Alleyed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- eed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alleyed 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.
- eedKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of alleyed
American and British speakers say alleyed in essentially the same way: /ˈælid/ in the US and /ˈælid/ in the UK.
British respelling: AL-eed.
What does alleyed mean?
- Having alleys, or a particulate type or number of alleys.“long-alleyed orchard”
- Forming an alley.
Where does alleyed come from?
From alley + -ed.
Questions about saying alleyed
How do you pronounce alleyed?
Say AL-eed. The American pronunciation is /ˈælid/. In British English it is /ˈælid/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alleyed?
Alleyed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · eed.
Do Americans and Brits say alleyed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈælid/ and the British form is /ˈælid/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.