How to pronounce always
always
/ˈɔːlweɪz/
2 syllables, stress on the first
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There is a second pronunciation: /ˈɔːlwiːz/.
Always, sound by sound
| /ɔː/as in thought | A long, open “aw” with rounded lips. Do not finish it with “oo”. |
| /l/as in look | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides. |
| /w/as in water | Round the lips as for “oo”, then open them at once. The teeth do not touch the lips. |
| /eɪ/as in day | Glide from “e” to a short “i”. One syllable. |
| /z/as in zoo | A voiced “z”. Do not turn it into “s” at the end of a word. |
In a sentence
I'll always love you, no matter what happens.
More words with the /w/ sound
- quebec/kwəˈbek/
- worcestershire/ˈwʊstərʃər/
- february/ˈfebjəweri/
- ubiquitous/juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/
- francois/frɑːnˈswɑː/
- bourgeois/bʊrʒˈwɑː/
- water/ˈwɔːtər/
- juan/wɑːn/
- uruguay/ˈjɜːəgweɪ/
- joaquin/wɑːˈkiːn/
Questions and answers
How do you pronounce always?
Always is pronounced /ˈɔːlweɪz/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /ˈɔːlwiːz/, is also used.
How many syllables are in always?
Always has 2 syllables.
Which syllable is stressed in always?
The first syllable: /ˈɔːlweɪz/.