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How to pronounce already

adverb Before now or sooner than expected.

Written sound guide

awlREDee
/ɔlˈrɛdi/3 syllables

Nora’s AI voice uses natural Indian English. Written guides are approximate and may differ from Nora’s pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the strongest syllable.

Find the sounds

Break it down.

Give RED the strongest beat

Place the main beat on RED, with the vowel in bed. Do not stress AWL most.

01awlLighter beat
02REDStrongest beat
03eeLighter beat

Say it in context

Try a whole sentence.

“I have already booked a table.”

Your turn

A little out-loud practice.

  1. 1

    Say already slowly. Give RED the strongest beat.

  2. 2

    Read the example sentence at a comfortable pace.

  3. 3

    Look away from the screen. Make your own sentence with already.

What should I check?

Place the main beat on RED, with the vowel in bed. Do not stress AWL most. Focus on one small adjustment, then try again. This is self-guided practice; the page does not record or score your voice.

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