How to pronounce Allies
Say it like AL-eyez. Allies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce Allies. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- AL
- eyez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Allies 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.
- eyezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of Allies
American and British speakers say Allies in essentially the same way: /ˈælaɪz/ in the US and /ˈælaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: AL-eyez.
Other ways to say Allies
Allies also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- uh-LYZE /əˈlaɪz/
What does Allies mean?
- the alliance of nations that fought the Axis in World War II and which (with subsequent additions) signed the charter of the United Nations in 1945
- in World War I the alliance of Great Britain and France and Russia and all the other nations that became allied with them in opposing the Central Powers
- an alliance of nations joining together to fight a common enemy
Where does Allies come from?
Proprialisation of allies, the plural of ally.
Questions about saying Allies
How do you pronounce Allies?
Say AL-eyez. The American pronunciation is /ˈælaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈælaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Allies?
Allies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · eyez.
Do Americans and Brits say Allies the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈælaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈælaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.