How to Pronounce "alibis"
word
ˈæɫəˌbaɪz
AL-uh-byez
ˈæləbˌaɪz
AL-uh-byez
Definition
Alibis are excuses or explanations that someone gives to show they were not at the place where a crime happened.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæɫəˌbaɪz
British English
ˈæləbˌaɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AL-uh-byez
UK
AL-uh-byez
Listen in Context
They all gave different alibis to the police.
Her friends had strong alibis for the night of the robbery.
The suspects changed their alibis several times.
After hours of questioning, the detectives finally broke their alibis.