How do you pronounce "alibi"?

In American English: /ˈæləˌbaɪ/ (AL-uh-beye). In British English: /ˈælɪbˌaɪ/ (AL-ib-eye). In Canadian English: /ˈæləˌbaɪ/ (AL-uh-beye). In Australian English: /ˈalɪbˌaɪ/ (AL-ib).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈæləˌbaɪ/ (AL-uh-beye), while in British English it's /ˈælɪbˌaɪ/ (AL-ib-eye).

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alibi

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/ˈæləˌbaɪ/

AL-uh-beye

Syllable Breakdown

ælal·əi·baɪbi

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Last updated: 2026-02-12