How to pronounce alveoli
Say it like al-VEE-uh-ly. Alveoli has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEE).
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US American/ælˈviəlaɪ/al-VEE-uh-ly
UK British/ˌælviˈəʊlaɪ/al-vee-OH-ly
- al
- VEE
- uh
- ly
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alveoli pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- alKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- VEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of alveoli
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 3.
British respelling: al-vee-OH-ly.
What does alveoli mean?
noun
- plural of alveolus How to pronounce alveolus
Questions about saying alveoli
How do you pronounce alveoli?
Say al-VEE-uh-ly. The American pronunciation is /ælˈviəlaɪ/. In British English it is /ˌælviˈəʊlaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alveoli?
Alveoli has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEE). Broken into parts: al · VEE · uh · ly.
Is alveoli pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 3. The British form is /ˌælviˈəʊlaɪ/ (al-vee-OH-ly).