How to Pronounce "alliance"
word
/əˈɫaɪəns/
uh-LY-uhns
/ɐlˈaɪəns/
uh-LY-uhns
Definition
An alliance is an agreement or partnership between people, groups, or countries to work together for a shared purpose, especially for support, protection, or advantage.
IPA Transcription
American English
/əˈɫaɪəns/
British English
/ɐlˈaɪəns/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-LY-uhns
UK
uh-LY-uhns
Listen in Context
The two countries formed an alliance after the war.
Our school has an alliance with a local museum.
The political alliance lasted only one year.
They realized that an alliance would help both companies grow faster.