how to pronounce alimony

/ˈæləˌmoʊniː/

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alimony is pronounced in four syllables

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An example use of alimony in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… little extra in alimony i don't know …”

meaning of alimony

Alimony is a form of spousal support.

alimony frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word alimony occurs in english on average 0.6 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.