How do you pronounce "algae"?

In American English: /ˈældʒi/ (ALJ-ee). In British English: /ˈælgi/ (ALG-ee). In Canadian English: /ˈældʒi/ (ALJ-ee). In Australian English: /ˈalɡiː/ (ALG).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈældʒi/ (ALJ-ee), while in British English it's /ˈælgi/ (ALG-ee).

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algae

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/ˈældʒi/

ALJ-ee

Syllable Breakdown

ældʒal·igae

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Last updated: 2026-02-12