How do you pronounce "alimony"?

In American English: /ˈæləˌmoʊni/ (AL-uh-mohn-ee). In British English: /ˈalɪməni/ (AL-im-uhn). In Canadian English: /ˈæləˌmoʊni/ (AL-uh-mohn-ee). In Australian English: /ˈalɪməni/ (AL-im-uhn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈæləˌmoʊni/ (AL-uh-mohn-ee), while in British English it's /ˈalɪməni/ (AL-im-uhn).

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alimony

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/ˈæləˌmoʊni/

AL-uh-mohn-ee

Syllable Breakdown

ælal·əi·moʊnmo·iny

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