How to Pronounce Alone

To pronounce "alone", say AL-on-e — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈləʊn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/əˈləʊn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “alone”

"alone" has 3 syllables: al-on-e. It rhymes with moan and groan, if that helps it stick.

What does alone mean?

adjective

By oneself, solitary.
“I can't ask for help because I am alone.”
Apart from, or exclusive of, others.
“Jones alone could do it.”

adverb

By oneself; apart from, or exclusive of, others; solo.
“She walked home alone.”
Without outside help.
“The job was too hard for me to do alone.”

Synonyms

by one's lonesome by oneself on one's lonesome singlehanded singlehandedly lonelily

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Words that rhyme with alone

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

moan groan drone bemoan cornerstone tone stone condone unknown cyclone atone baritone

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "alone"?▾

"Alone" has 3 syllables: al · on · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "alone"?▾

The IPA transcription of "alone" is /əˈləʊn/.

What does "alone" mean?▾

Alone: By oneself, solitary.

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