How to pronounce alloy
Say it like AL-oy. Alloy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- oy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alloy 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.
- oyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of alloy
American and British speakers say alloy in essentially the same way: /ˈæˌlɔɪ/ in the US and /ˈælɔɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: AL-oy.
What does alloy mean?
- a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten“brass is an alloy of zinc and copper”
- the state of impairing the quality or reducing the value of something
- lower in value by increasing the base-metal content
- make an alloy of
Where does alloy come from?
Borrowed from Middle French alloy, aloy, from Old French aloi, from aloiier, from Latin alligō.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying alloy
How do you pronounce alloy?
Say AL-oy. The American pronunciation is /ˈæˌlɔɪ/. In British English it is /ˈælɔɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alloy?
Alloy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · oy.
Do Americans and Brits say alloy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæˌlɔɪ/ and the British form is /ˈælɔɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.