How to Pronounce "alimony"
word
/ˈæɫəˌmoʊni/
A-luh-moh-nee
/ˈælɪməni/
A-li-muh-nee
Definition
Money that one person is legally required to pay to their former spouse after divorce or separation, usually to help support them financially.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈæɫəˌmoʊni/
British English
/ˈælɪməni/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
A-luh-moh-nee
UK
A-li-muh-nee
Listen in Context
He pays alimony to his ex-wife every month.
The judge decided how much alimony she would get.
After the divorce, he struggled to pay alimony.
My friend is trying to get his alimony reduced because he lost his job.