How to pronounce aloud
Say it like uh-LOWD. Aloud has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOWD).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce aloud. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- uh
- LOWD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aloud pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOWDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of aloud
American and British speakers say aloud in essentially the same way: /əˈlaʊd/ in the US and /əˈlaʊd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-LOWD.
What does aloud mean?
- using the voice; not silently“please read the passage aloud”“he laughed out loud”
- with relatively high volume“the band played loudly”“she spoke loudly and angrily”
Where does aloud come from?
From Middle English aloud, a loude (“aloud”), equivalent to a- + loud or a- + loude (“sound”).
Words that rhyme with aloud
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of aloud.
Questions about saying aloud
How do you pronounce aloud?
Say uh-LOWD. The American pronunciation is /əˈlaʊd/. In British English it is /əˈlaʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aloud?
Aloud has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOWD). Broken into parts: uh · LOWD.
Do Americans and Brits say aloud the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈlaʊd/ and the British form is /əˈlaʊd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.