How to pronounce alumni
Say it like uh-LUHM-ny. Alumni has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LUHM).
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- uh
- LUHM
- ny
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alumni 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.
- nyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of alumni
American and British speakers say alumni in essentially the same way: /əˈlʌmˌnaɪ/ in the US and /əˈlʌmˌnaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-LUHM-ny.
What does alumni mean?
- plural of alumnus How to pronounce alumnus“The alumni of this university include many famous artists and politicians.”
- plural of alumna How to pronounce alumna
- plural of alum How to pronounce alum
- An individual alumnus or alumna.
Where does alumni come from?
From Latin alumni.
Questions about saying alumni
How do you pronounce alumni?
Say uh-LUHM-ny. The American pronunciation is /əˈlʌmˌnaɪ/. In British English it is /əˈlʌmˌnaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alumni?
Alumni has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LUHM). Broken into parts: uh · LUHM · ny.
Do Americans and Brits say alumni the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈlʌmˌnaɪ/ and the British form is /əˈlʌmˌnaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.