How do you pronounce "alert"?

In American English: /əˈlɝːt/ (uh-LURT). In British English: /əlˈɜːt/ (uhl-ꞫT). In Canadian English: /əˈlɝːt/ (uh-LURT). In Australian English: /ɐlˈɜːt/ (ⱯL).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /əˈlɝːt/ (uh-LURT), while in British English it's /əlˈɜːt/ (uhl-ꞫT).

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/əˈlɝːt/

uh-LURT

Syllable Breakdown

əal·lɝːtert

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Last updated: 2026-02-12