How do you pronounce "alex"?

In American English: /ˈæləks/ (AL-uhks). In British English: /ˈælɪks/ (AL-iks). In Canadian English: /ˈæləks/ (AL-uhks). In Australian English: /ˈalɪks/ (AL).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈæləks/ (AL-uhks), while in British English it's /ˈælɪks/ (AL-iks).

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/ˈæləks/

AL-uhks

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ælal·əksex

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Last updated: 2026-02-12