How do you pronounce "alien"?

In American English: /ˈeɪliːən/ (AYL-ee-uhn). In British English: /ˈeɪlɪən/ (AYL-i-uhn). In Canadian English: /ˈeɪliːən/ (AYL-ee-uhn). In Australian English: /ˈeɪliən/ (AYL-ee-uhn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈeɪliːən/ (AYL-ee-uhn), while in British English it's /ˈeɪlɪən/ (AYL-i-uhn).

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/ˈeɪliːən/

AYL-ee-uhn

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eɪlal·iːi·ənen

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Last updated: 2026-02-12