how to pronounce alas

/əˈlæs/

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alas is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of alas in a speech by a native speaker of british english:

“… a reagan before bregen alas before it …”

meaning of alas

Alas is an interjection that expresses sorrow or regret.

alas frequency in english - C1 level of CEFR

the word alas occurs in english on average 6.6 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C1 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.