How to Pronounce “alas

word

/əˈɫæs/
uh-LAS
/ɐlˈæs/
uh-LAS

IPA Transcription

American English

/əˈɫæs/

British English

/ɐlˈæs/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

uh-LAS

UK

uh-LAS

Listen in Context

She tried her best but, alas, she did not win the prize.

Alas, there is nothing we can do to change the past.

I hoped to stay longer, but duty calls and, alas, I must go now.

Alas, it started raining before we could have our picnic.