How to Pronounce "alee"
word
əˈliː
uh-LEE
ˈæliː
AL-ee
Definition
In nautical terms, 'alee' means on or toward the side sheltered from the wind; the opposite of 'windward.' It is often used to describe the sheltered side of a ship or object.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈliː
British English
ˈæliː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-LEE
UK
AL-ee
Listen in Context
The wind pushed the boat alee.
Stay alee for safety during the storm.
They moved to the alee side of the ship.
When the captain shouted 'hard alee,' everyone reacted quickly.