alum
A-lam
alam
/ˈæləm/ · 2 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “alum” is spelled “alam”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | a | l | a | m |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /æ/ | /l/ | /ə/ | /m/ |
English writes “alum” with
4 letters for 4 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“alam” — 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 “alum”
comefromsomeproblemumwelcomebecomesystembottomvictim
“alum” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “alum”?
“alum” is pronounced A-lam — IPA /ˈæləm/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “alam”.
How many syllables are in “alum”?
“alum” has 2 syllables: A-lam (the capitalized syllable is stressed).