How do you pronounce "already"?

In American English: /ɔlˈrɛdi/ (awl-REHD-ee). In British English: /ɔːlɹˈɛdi/ (awlr-EHD-ee). In Canadian English: /ɔlˈrɛdi/ (awl-REHD-ee). In Australian English: /ɔːlɹˈɛdi/ (awlr-EHD-ee).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ɔlˈrɛdi/ (awl-REHD-ee), while in British English it's /ɔːlɹˈɛdi/ (awlr-EHD-ee).

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already

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/ɔlˈrɛdi/

awl-REHD-ee

Syllable Breakdown

ɔlal·rɛdre·iady

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Last updated: 2026-02-12