How to pronounce alliances
Say it like uh-LY-un-suz. Alliances has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LY).
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- uh
- LY
- un
- suz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alliances 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.
- LYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- suzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of alliances
American and British speakers say alliances in essentially the same way: /əˈlaɪənsəz/ in the US and /əˈlaɪənsəz/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-LY-un-suz.
What does alliances mean?
- plural of alliance How to pronounce alliance
Questions about saying alliances
How do you pronounce alliances?
Say uh-LY-un-suz. The American pronunciation is /əˈlaɪənsəz/. In British English it is /əˈlaɪənsəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alliances?
Alliances has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LY). Broken into parts: uh · LY · un · suz.
Do Americans and Brits say alliances the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈlaɪənsəz/ and the British form is /əˈlaɪənsəz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.