how to pronounce alloy

/ˈæˌlɔɪ/

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alloy is pronounced in two syllables

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

“… copper alloy surfaces …”

meaning of alloy

Alloy is a metal made by melting two or more metals together.

alloy frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word alloy occurs in english on average 1.2 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.