How to pronounce allspice
Say it like AWL-spyce. Allspice has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AWL).
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- AWL
- spyce
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Allspice pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AWLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- spyceGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of allspice
American and British speakers say allspice in essentially the same way: /ˈɔlˌspaɪs/ in the US and /ˈɔːlˌspaɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: AWL-spyce.
What does allspice mean?
- A spice; the dried and ground unripe fruit of Pimenta dioica, thought to combine the flavors of several spices, such as cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves.
- Pimenta dioica, an evergreen tree of tropical America with aromatic berries.
Where does allspice come from?
From all + spice, as it was thought to combine the flavors of various other spices.
Questions about saying allspice
How do you pronounce allspice?
Say AWL-spyce. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔlˌspaɪs/. In British English it is /ˈɔːlˌspaɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in allspice?
Allspice has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AWL). Broken into parts: AWL · spyce.
Do Americans and Brits say allspice the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɔlˌspaɪs/ and the British form is /ˈɔːlˌspaɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.