How to pronounce alums
Say it like AL-umz. Alums has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- umz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alums 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.
- umzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of alums
American and British speakers say alums in essentially the same way: /ˈæləmz/ in the US and /ˈæləmz/ in the UK.
British respelling: AL-umz.
What does alums mean?
- plural of alum How to pronounce alum
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Questions about saying alums
How do you pronounce alums?
Say AL-umz. The American pronunciation is /ˈæləmz/. In British English it is /ˈæləmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alums?
Alums has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · umz.
Do Americans and Brits say alums the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæləmz/ and the British form is /ˈæləmz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.