How do you pronounce "almost"?

In American English: /ˈɔlˌmoʊst/ (AWL-mohst). In British English: /ˈɔːlmˌəʊst/ (AWLM-ohst). In Canadian English: /ˈɔlˌmoʊst/ (AWL-mohst). In Australian English: /ˈɔːlməʊst/ (AWLM-ohst).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɔlˌmoʊst/ (AWL-mohst), while in British English it's /ˈɔːlmˌəʊst/ (AWLM-ohst).

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/ˈɔlˌmoʊst/

AWL-mohst

Syllable Breakdown

ɔlal·moʊstmost

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Last updated: 2026-02-12