How to pronounce alumnae
Say it like uh-LUHM-nee. Alumnae has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LUHM).
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- uh
- LUHM
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alumnae 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.
- LUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of alumnae
American and British speakers say alumnae in essentially the same way: /əˈlʌmni/ in the US and /əˈlʌmniː/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-LUHM-nee.
What does alumnae mean?
- plural of alumna How to pronounce alumna
Questions about saying alumnae
How do you pronounce alumnae?
Say uh-LUHM-nee. The American pronunciation is /əˈlʌmni/. In British English it is /əˈlʌmniː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alumnae?
Alumnae has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LUHM). Broken into parts: uh · LUHM · nee.
Do Americans and Brits say alumnae the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈlʌmni/ and the British form is /əˈlʌmniː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.