How to Pronounce Allied

To pronounce "allied", say ALL-ied — 2 syllables, IPA /əˈlaɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/əˈlaɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “allied”

"allied" has 2 syllables: all-ied. It rhymes with abide and stride, if that helps it stick.

What does allied mean?

adjective

  1. Joined as allies.
  2. Related.

    “bacteriology and allied subjects”

verb

  1. To unite, or form a connection between, as between families by marriage, or between princes and states by treaty, league, or confederacy.
  2. To connect or form a relation between by similitude, resemblance, friendship, or love.

Synonyms

make common cause

Words that rhyme with allied

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

abidestridesnidechidederideprovideglidepreoccupiedgratifieddignifiedmortifiedidentified

Related words

unitedconfederativealignedrelatedconfederateassociatedjointalliance

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "allied"?▾

"Allied" has 2 syllables: all · ied.

What is the IPA transcription of "allied"?▾

The IPA transcription of "allied" is /əˈlaɪd/.

What does "allied" mean?▾

Allied: Joined as allies.

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