How do you pronounce "aliens"?

In American English: /ˈeɪliːənz/ (AYL-ee-uhnz). In British English: /ˈeɪlɪənz/ (AYL-i-uhnz). In Canadian English: /ˈeɪliːənz/ (AYL-ee-uhnz). In Australian English: /ˈeɪliənz/ (AYL-ee-uhnz).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈeɪliːənz/ (AYL-ee-uhnz), while in British English it's /ˈeɪlɪənz/ (AYL-i-uhnz).

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/ˈeɪliːənz/

AYL-ee-uhnz

Syllable Breakdown

eɪla·iːli·ənzens

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Last updated: 2026-02-12