How to Pronounce Already

To pronounce "already", say ALR-eady — 2 syllables, IPA /ɔˈɹɛdi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ɔˈɹɛdi/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ɔːlɹˈɛdi/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “already”

"already" has 2 syllables: alr-eady. It rhymes with heady and unsteady, if that helps it stick.

What does already mean?

adverb

  1. Prior to some specified time, either past, present, or future; by this time; previously.
  2. So soon.

    “Are you quitting already?”

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Words that rhyme with already

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

headyunsteadysteadyreadythreadyneddyleddyediefreddiepreddyreddypedi-

Related words

pastpreviouslyearlierbeforehandbeforeformerlypriorearly

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "already"?▾

"Already" has 2 syllables: alr · eady.

What is the IPA transcription of "already"?▾

The IPA transcription of "already" is /ɔˈɹɛdi/.

What does "already" mean?▾

Already: Prior to some specified time, either past, present, or future; by this time; previously.

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