How do you pronounce "alas"?

In American English: /əˈlæs/ (uh-LAS). In British English: /əlˈæs/ (uhl-AS). In Canadian English: /əˈlæs/ (uh-LAS). In Australian English: /ɐlˈas/ (ⱯL).

Is "alas" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /əˈlæs/ (uh-LAS), while in British English it's /əlˈæs/ (uhl-AS).

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alas

/əˈlæs/

uh-LAS

Syllable Breakdown

əal·læsas

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Last updated: 2026-02-12