How to Pronounce Alleluia

To pronounce "alleluia", say ALL-el-uia — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

ALL-el-uia

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💡 Tip for remembering “alleluia”

"alleluia" has 3 syllables: all-el-uia. It rhymes with halleluiah and alleluiah, if that helps it stick.

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

What does alleluia mean?

noun

  1. A liturgical form of hallelujah.
  2. A choral composition incorporating alleluia in its text.

interjection

  1. A liturgical or variant form of hallelujah.

verb

  1. To cry "hallelujah" in praise.

Words that rhyme with alleluia

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

halleluiahalleluiah

Related words

hallelujahhallelujahalleluiahhallelua-wordhallelhosannalaud

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "alleluia"?▾

"Alleluia" has 3 syllables: all · el · uia.

What does "alleluia" mean?▾

Alleluia: A liturgical form of hallelujah.

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