How do you pronounce "alkali"?

In American English: /ˈælkəˌlaɪ/ (ALK-uh-leye). In British English: /ˈalkəlˌaɪ/ (ALK-uhl). In Canadian English: /ˈælkəˌlaɪ/ (ALK-uh-leye). In Australian English: /ˈalkəlˌaɪ/ (ALK-uhl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈælkəˌlaɪ/ (ALK-uh-leye), while in British English it's /ˈalkəlˌaɪ/ (ALK-uhl).

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alkali

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/ˈælkəˌlaɪ/

ALK-uh-leye

Syllable Breakdown

ælkal·əka·laɪli

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