How to pronounce ally
Say it like AL-eye. Ally has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- eye
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ally 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.
- eyeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of ally
American and British speakers say ally in essentially the same way: /ˈælaɪ/ in the US and /ˈælaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: AL-eye.
Other ways to say ally
Ally also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- uh-LY /əˈlaɪ/
What does ally mean?
- a friendly nation
- an associate who provides cooperation or assistance“he's a good ally in fight”
- become an ally or associate, as by a treaty or marriage“He allied himself with the Communists”
Where does ally come from?
From Middle English allien, alien (“to form an alliance, associate, join; to become an ally; to introduce (someone) as an ally; to marry; to become related (to someone); to attack, engage in combat; to combine; (cooking) to combine ingredie
Questions about saying ally
How do you pronounce ally?
Say AL-eye. The American pronunciation is /ˈælaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈælaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ally?
Ally has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · eye.
Do Americans and Brits say ally the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈælaɪ/ and the British form is /ˈælaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.