Proper Pronunciation Guide

albeit

[ɔɫ biət]

Tips:

  • Pronounce the first syllable like the word “all.”
  • Stress the second syllable, which is pronounced as the word “be.”
  • Pronounce the letter “i” as the weak schwa vowel
    /ə/, and link the second and third syllables with the y-like consonant glide
    /j/.

Practice Sentences:

We did take a vacation, albeit a short one, to Europe.
They served us a very small dessert, albeit an extremely tasty one.

Definition:

  • (conjunction) Although; despite being a certain way. Often used with a short interpolated idea that runs counter to the main thought.

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