How to pronounce alleys
Say it like AL-eez. Alleys has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- eez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alleys 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.
- eezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of alleys
American and British speakers say alleys in essentially the same way: /ˈæliz/ in the US and /ˈæliz/ in the UK.
British respelling: AL-eez.
What does alleys mean?
- plural of alley How to pronounce alley
Questions about saying alleys
How do you pronounce alleys?
Say AL-eez. The American pronunciation is /ˈæliz/. In British English it is /ˈæliz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alleys?
Alleys has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · eez.
Do Americans and Brits say alleys the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæliz/ and the British form is /ˈæliz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.