American English

How to pronounce also

adverbA2Very common word
AWLsoh

/ˈɔl.soʊ/

2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

used to add another fact, action, or person to what has already been mentioned

What to listen for

“Also” is commonly pronounced /ˈɔlsoʊ/. In some American accents, the first vowel is /ɑ/: /ˈɑlsoʊ/.

Common pronunciation/ˈɔɫ.soʊ/
Another common American pronunciation/ˈɑɫ.soʊ/
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Meanings & examples

adverb

used to add another fact, action, or person to what has already been mentioned

I also work on Saturdays.

Maria is also a doctor.

Good to know

Put also before most verbs. Put it after forms of be.

Common phrases & grammar

also include · also need · also want

subject + also + verb

subject + be + also + adjective/noun

Useful expressions

also known as

used before another name for a person or thing

New York, also known as the Big Apple, is very large.