alas
a-LAS
alas
/əˈlæs/ · 2 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “alas” is spelled “alas”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | a | l | a | s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /ə/ | /l/ | /æ/ | /s/ |
English writes “alas” with
4 letters for 4 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“alas” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “alas”
assclasspassgasglassmassgrassbrassbassjackass
“alas” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “alas”?
“alas” is pronounced a-LAS — IPA /əˈlæs/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “alas”.
How many syllables are in “alas”?
“alas” has 2 syllables: a-LAS (the capitalized syllable is stressed).