American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'alcohol' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "alcohol" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "alcohol"

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Simple pronunciation
aal-kuh-hahl
IPA transcription
/ˈæl.kəˌhɑl/
Word frequency
1,979th

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What does "alcohol" mean?

  1. a clear liquid that can make you drunk, also used in cleaning and in perfumes

Examples of "alcohol" in a sentence

  • I don't drink alcohol anymore.
  • They sell alcohol at that store.
  • She cannot tolerate alcohol well.

How common is "alcohol"?

Alcohol is the 1,979th most common word in English.

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