How to Pronounce "alcohol"
word
/ˈæɫkəˌhɑɫ/
AL-kuh-hawl
/ˈælkəhˌɒl/
AL-kuh-hol
Definition
Alcohol is a chemical substance found in drinks like beer, wine, and whiskey that can make people feel relaxed or drunk. It can also mean the pure liquid used in medicine, cleaning products, and other industrial uses.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈæɫkəˌhɑɫ/
British English
/ˈælkəhˌɒl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AL-kuh-hawl
UK
AL-kuh-hol
Listen in Context
This drink has alcohol in it.
He does not drink alcohol.
Please keep alcohol away from children.
I stopped drinking alcohol for a few months.