How to Pronounce Alibi

To pronounce "alibi", say AL-ib-i — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈæl.ə.baɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈæl.ə.baɪ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “alibi”

"alibi" has 3 syllables: al-ib-i. It rhymes with wry and exemplify, if that helps it stick.

What does alibi mean?

noun

  1. The plea or mode of defense under which a person on trial for a crime proves or attempts to prove being in another place when the alleged act was committed

    “to prove an alibi”

verb

  1. To provide an alibi for.
  2. To provide an excuse for.

Words that rhyme with alibi

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

wryexemplifyrectifyhighlieapplyfortifyawrymollifyamplifynullifycry

Related words

excuseself-justificationjustificationapologytokenpretextpretenceout

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "alibi"?▾

"Alibi" has 3 syllables: al · ib · i.

What is the IPA transcription of "alibi"?▾

The IPA transcription of "alibi" is /ˈæl.ə.baɪ/.

What does "alibi" mean?▾

Alibi: The plea or mode of defense under which a person on trial for a crime proves or attempts to prove being in another place when the alleged act was committed

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