How do you pronounce "alexander"?

In American English: /ˌælɪgˈzændɝ/ (al-ig-ZAND-ur). In British English: /ˌælɪgzˈɑːndə/ (al-igz-AHND-uh). In Canadian English: /ˌælɪgˈzændɝ/ (al-ig-ZAND-ur). In Australian English: /ˌalɪɡzˈandə/ (al-IGZ).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌælɪgˈzændɝ/ (al-ig-ZAND-ur), while in British English it's /ˌælɪgzˈɑːndə/ (al-igz-AHND-uh).

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/ˌælɪgˈzændɝ/

al-ig-ZAND-ur

Syllable Breakdown

æla·ɪgle·zændxan·ɝder

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Last updated: 2026-02-12