American English

How to pronounce alcohol

nounA2Common word
AALkuhhahl

/ˈæl.kəˌhɑl/

3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

A substance in beer, wine, and other drinks that can make you drunk.

What to listen for

“Alcohol” is pronounced /ˈæɫ.kəˌhɑɫ/, with the strongest beat on the first syllable.

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Meanings & examples

noun

A substance in beer, wine, and other drinks that can make you drunk.

She does not drink alcohol.

This beer has very little alcohol.

Common phrases & grammar

drink alcohol · alcoholic drinks · alcohol consumption · alcohol-free drinks

drink alcohol

alcohol in + drink

noun

A chemical substance used to clean skin, surfaces, or equipment, or to make other products.

Use alcohol to clean the cut.

This cleaner contains alcohol.

Common phrases & grammar

rubbing alcohol · alcohol wipe · alcohol-based hand sanitizer

use alcohol to clean + noun

alcohol in + product

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