English pronunciation · Words Starting with A
Alignment Pronunciation
Alignment is pronounced uh-LYN-muhnt, IPA /əˈlaɪnmənt/.
uh-LYN-muhnt
US /əˈlaɪnmənt/ · UK /əˈlaɪnmənt/
Syllables: uh · LYN · muhnt (3 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
noun: The arrangement of things in a straight line or in agreement with each other.
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Alignment in a Sentence
- The wheels need a new alignment.
- There is broad alignment between the two reports.
- Check the alignment of the text before printing.
Common Mispronunciations of Alignment
Not uh-LIG-nuh-muhnt
Nothing is spoken for the g. It stays silent here just as it does in align and sign, and it only wakes up in signal and signature.
Not A-lyn-muhnt
Hit LYN in the middle and leave the opening uh almost inaudible.
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