How to Pronounce "alleluia"
word
ˌæɫɛˈɫujɑ
al-eh-LOO-yah
ˌælɪlˈuːjɐ
al-ih-LOO-yuh
Definition
A word used to express joy, praise, or gratitude, especially in religious songs and prayers. It is often found in Christian worship and sometimes written as 'hallelujah.'
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌæɫɛˈɫujɑ
British English
ˌælɪlˈuːjɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
al-eh-LOO-yah
UK
al-ih-LOO-yuh
Listen in Context
The choir sang alleluia during the church service.
Everyone shouted alleluia when the good news was announced.
The word alleluia appears many times in religious hymns.
"Alleluia, we're finally done with the project!"