Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

ali-

/alɪ/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.31 in modern English

Syllables
al-i-
IPA
/alɪ/
3
Scrabble Score
3
Letters
3
Syllables
3
Unique Chars

Meaning

prefix

lateral expansion

Etymology

Representing the Latin āla (“wing”).

Origin

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • British English: /ælɪ/

Derived Forms

aliethmoid

Questions

How do you pronounce ali-?
The recorded pronunciation is /alɪ/.
What does ali- mean?
lateral expansion
Where does ali- come from?
It is traced to Latin.

How to pronounce ali-

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “ali-”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/alɪ/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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