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.