How to pronounce alright
Say it like awl-RYTE. Alright has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RYTE).
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- awl
- RYTE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alright pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- awlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- RYTESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of alright
American and British speakers say alright in essentially the same way: /ˌɔlˈraɪt/ in the US and /ˌɔːlˈraɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: awl-RYTE.
What does alright mean?
- nonstandard usage
- without doubt (used to reinforce an assertion)“it's expensive all right”
- an expression of agreement normally occurring at the beginning of a sentence
- in a satisfactory or adequate manner“she'll do okay on her own”“held up all right under pressure”
Where does alright come from?
Univerbation of all + right.
Words that rhyme with alright
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of alright.
Questions about saying alright
How do you pronounce alright?
Say awl-RYTE. The American pronunciation is /ˌɔlˈraɪt/. In British English it is /ˌɔːlˈraɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alright?
Alright has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RYTE). Broken into parts: awl · RYTE.
Do Americans and Brits say alright the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɔlˈraɪt/ and the British form is /ˌɔːlˈraɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.