How do you pronounce "alienation"?

In American English: /ˌeɪliːəˈneɪʃən/ (ayl-ee-uh-NAYSH-uhn). In British English: /ˌeɪliənˈeɪʃən/ (ayl-ee-uhn-AYSH-uhn). In Canadian English: /ˌeɪliːəˈneɪʃən/ (ayl-ee-uh-NAYSH-uhn). In Australian English: /ˌeɪliənˈeɪʃən/ (ayl-ee-uhn-AYSH-uhn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌeɪliːəˈneɪʃən/ (ayl-ee-uh-NAYSH-uhn), while in British English it's /ˌeɪliənˈeɪʃən/ (ayl-ee-uhn-AYSH-uhn).

How to Pronounce "alienation"

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alienation

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/ˌeɪliːəˈneɪʃən/

ayl-ee-uh-NAYSH-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

eɪlal·iːi·əen·neɪʃat·ənion

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