How do you pronounce "alike"?

In American English: /əˈlaɪk/ (uh-LEYEK). In British English: /əlˈaɪk/ (uhl-EYEK). In Canadian English: /əˈlʌɪk/ (uh-LUH-ik). In Australian English: /ɐlˈaɪk/ (ⱯL).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /əˈlaɪk/ (uh-LEYEK), while in British English it's /əlˈaɪk/ (uhl-EYEK).

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alike

/əˈlaɪk/

uh-LEYEK

Syllable Breakdown

əal·laɪkike

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Last updated: 2026-02-12