How do you pronounce "also"?

In American English: /ˈɔlsoʊ/ (AWLS-oh). In British English: /ˈɔːlsəʊ/ (AWLS-oh). In Canadian English: /ˈɔlsoʊ/ (AWLS-oh). In Australian English: /ˈɔːlsəʊ/ (AWLS-oh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɔlsoʊ/ (AWLS-oh), while in British English it's /ˈɔːlsəʊ/ (AWLS-oh).

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/ˈɔlsoʊ/

AWLS-oh

Syllable Breakdown

ɔlsal·oʊso

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Last updated: 2026-02-12