How to Pronounce Alliance

To pronounce "alliance", say ALL-ianc-e — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈlaɪ.əns/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/əˈlaɪ.əns/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “alliance”

"alliance" has 3 syllables: all-ianc-e. It rhymes with compliance and appliance, if that helps it stick.

What does alliance mean?

noun

  1. The state of being allied.

    “matrimonial alliances; an alliance between church and state, or between two countries”

  2. The act of allying or uniting.

verb

  1. To connect or unite by alliance; to ally.

Synonyms

unioncoalitionconfederationleagueteamaffinityallyshipconnection

Words that rhyme with alliance

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

complianceappliancereliancenoncompliancepseudosciencescience

Related words

coalitionconfederationbondalignmentalinementallyleaguepartnership

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "alliance"?▾

"Alliance" has 3 syllables: all · ianc · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "alliance"?▾

The IPA transcription of "alliance" is /əˈlaɪ.əns/.

What does "alliance" mean?▾

Alliance: The state of being allied.

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