How do you pronounce "alcohol"?

In American English: /ˈælkəˌhɑːl/ (ALK-uh-hahl). In British English: /ˈælkəhˌɒl/ (ALK-uhh-ol). In Canadian English: /ˈælkəˌhɑːl/ (ALK-uh-hahl). In Australian English: /ˈalkəhˌɒl/ (ALK-uhh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈælkəˌhɑːl/ (ALK-uh-hahl), while in British English it's /ˈælkəhˌɒl/ (ALK-uhh-ol).

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alcohol

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/ˈælkəˌhɑːl/

ALK-uh-hahl

Syllable Breakdown

ælkal·əco·hɑːlhol

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Last updated: 2026-02-12