How to pronounce "also"

also

Adverb
American
/ˈɔl.soʊ/

Syllable Breakdown

all soh

How natives say also

British
/ˈɔːl.səʊ/

Syllable Breakdown

all soh

How natives say also

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with the 'all' sound: make the 'aw' sound as in 'call'.

  • Move quickly to the 'soh': form the 's' sound by placing your tongue close to the roof of your mouth.

  • End with the 'oh' sound: round your lips slightly.

Common Mistakes

  • al-soo (all-soh)

  • awl-so (all-soh)

  • oal-soh (all-soh)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with the 'all' sound: make the 'aw' sound as in 'fall'.

  • Move to the 'soh': form the 's' sound by positioning the tongue close to the upper teeth.

  • Finish with the 'oh' sound: round your lips slightly as in 'go'.

common mistakes

  • al-soo (all-soh)

  • awl-so (all-soh)

  • oal-soh (all-soh)

FAQ

How many syllables are in 'also'?

'Also' has two syllables: all-soh.

Where is the stress in 'also'?

The stress is on the first syllable: ALL-soh.

Is the 'l' in 'also' silent?

No, the 'l' in 'also' is not silent.

Definition

also

Used to add information or join ideas.

Word Family

although

/ɔlˈðoʊ/

conjunction

despite the fact

Example: Although it was raining, we went out.

altogether

/ˌɔːl.təˈɡɛð.ər/

adverb

completely

Example: The book is altogether interesting.

alternate

/ˈɔl.tərˌneɪt/

verb

to take turns

Example: We alternate driving the car.

Key Pronunciation Differences

'Also' has a short 'o' sound not found in 'although'.

'Also' has two syllables; 'altogether' has four.

'Also' has a simple ending, unlike the more complex '-ernate' in 'alternate'.

Pro Tips

Practice blending sounds

Try to flow the 'all' and 'soh' together smoothly.

Listen and imitate

Listen to native speakers and imitate the pronunciation to improve.

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/əˈbɪləti/

accessory

/əkˈsɛsəri/

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advance

/ədˈvæns/

alter

/ˈɔltər/

apparatus

/ˌæp.əˈɹeɪ.təs/

appliance

/əˈplaɪəns/

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