noun

alliance

/əˈlaɪ.əns/ alli·ance 2 syllables

The state of being allied.

Word facts

Part of speech noun
Syllables 2
Letters 8
Starts with A

Definition of Alliance

The state of being allied.

Example sentences

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    matrimonial alliances; an alliance between church and state, or between two countries

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How many syllables does alliance have?

Alliance has 2 syllables: alli·ance. The word is broken into 2 spoken beats.

What part of speech is alliance?

Alliance is used as a noun. As a noun, it names a thing, idea, or concept.

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Words with similar meanings to alliance include union, coalition, confederation, league. The best synonym depends on the exact context you are writing or reading in.

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Example: "matrimonial alliances; an alliance between church and state, or between two countries"

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Alliance has 8 letters. It contains 2 syllables and starts with the letter A. In word games, letter count and syllable count can help narrow results when you know the word length.