How do you pronounce "alliance"?

In American English: /əˈlaɪəns/ (uh-LEYE-uhns). In British English: /əlˈaɪəns/ (uhl-EYE-uhns). In Canadian English: /əˈlaɪəns/ (uh-LEYE-uhns). In Australian English: /ɐlˈaɪəns/ (ⱯL-eye).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /əˈlaɪəns/ (uh-LEYE-uhns), while in British English it's /əlˈaɪəns/ (uhl-EYE-uhns).

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alliance

/əˈlaɪəns/

uh-LEYE-uhns

Syllable Breakdown

əal·laɪlia·ənsnce

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Last updated: 2026-02-12