How to Pronounce Alumni

To pronounce "alumni", say AL-umn-i — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈlʌmnaɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/əˈlʌmnaɪ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “alumni”

"alumni" has 3 syllables: al-umn-i. It rhymes with wry and exemplify, if that helps it stick.

What does alumni mean?

noun

  1. An individual alumnus or alumna.

noun

  1. A male pupil or student.
  2. A male graduate.

Synonyms

alumalumnalumnx

Words that rhyme with alumni

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

wryexemplifyrectifyhighlieapplyfortifyawrymollifyamplifynullifycry

Related words

graduateancientsveteranlegacyancientpreviouspastold

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "alumni"?▾

"Alumni" has 3 syllables: al · umn · i.

What is the IPA transcription of "alumni"?▾

The IPA transcription of "alumni" is /əˈlʌmnaɪ/.

What does "alumni" mean?▾

Alumni: An individual alumnus or alumna.

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