How to Pronounce Alias

To pronounce "alias", say AL-ias — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈeɪ.li.əs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈeɪ.li.əs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “alias”

"alias" has 2 syllables: al-ias. It rhymes with allais, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: allais — easy to mix up when writing.

What does alias mean?

noun

  1. Another name; an assumed name.
  2. A second or further writ which is issued after a first writ has expired without effect.

verb

  1. To assign an additional name to an entity, often a more user-friendly one.
  2. (of two signals) to become indistinguishable

adverb

  1. Otherwise; at another time; in other circumstances; otherwise called.
  2. Used to connect the different names of a person who has gone by two or more, and whose true name is for any cause doubtful

    “Smith, alias Simpson.”

Synonyms

pseudonymAKA

Words that rhyme with alias

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

allais

Related words

pseudonicknameknownfamousfamedpseudonympersona

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "alias"?▾

"Alias" has 2 syllables: al · ias.

What is the IPA transcription of "alias"?▾

The IPA transcription of "alias" is /ˈeɪ.li.əs/.

What does "alias" mean?▾

Alias: Another name; an assumed name.

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