How do you pronounce "alright"?

In American English: /ˌɔlˈraɪt/ (awl-REYET). In British English: /ˌɔːlɹˈaɪt/ (awlr-EYET). In Canadian English: /ˌɔlˈrʌɪt/ (awl-RUH-it). In Australian English: /ɔːlɹˈaɪt/ (awlr-EYET).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌɔlˈraɪt/ (awl-REYET), while in British English it's /ˌɔːlɹˈaɪt/ (awlr-EYET).

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alright

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/ˌɔlˈraɪt/

awl-REYET

Syllable Breakdown

ɔlal·raɪtright

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Last updated: 2026-02-12