How to pronounce alloys
Say it like AL-oyz. Alloys has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- oyz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alloys 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.
- oyzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of alloys
American and British speakers say alloys in essentially the same way: /ˈæˌlɔɪz/ in the US and /ˈæˌlɔɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: AL-oyz.
What does alloys mean?
- plural of alloy How to pronounce alloy
- third-person singular simple present indicative of alloy How to pronounce alloy
Questions about saying alloys
How do you pronounce alloys?
Say AL-oyz. The American pronunciation is /ˈæˌlɔɪz/. In British English it is /ˈæˌlɔɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alloys?
Alloys has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · oyz.
Do Americans and Brits say alloys the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæˌlɔɪz/ and the British form is /ˈæˌlɔɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.