How to pronounce allied
Say it like uh-LYDE. Allied has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LYDE).
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- uh
- LYDE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Allied 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.
- LYDESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of allied
American and British speakers say allied in essentially the same way: /əˈlaɪd/ in the US and /əˈlaɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-LYDE.
Other ways to say allied
Allied also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- AL-eyed /ˈæˌlaɪd/
What does allied mean?
- related by common characteristics or ancestry“allied species”“allied studies”
- of or relating to or denoting the Allies in World War II“an Allied victory”“the Allied armies”
- of or relating to or denoting the Allies in World War I“an allied offensive”“the Allied powers”
Words that rhyme with allied
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of allied.
Questions about saying allied
How do you pronounce allied?
Say uh-LYDE. The American pronunciation is /əˈlaɪd/. In British English it is /əˈlaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in allied?
Allied has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LYDE). Broken into parts: uh · LYDE.
Do Americans and Brits say allied the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈlaɪd/ and the British form is /əˈlaɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.