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How do you pronounce alumnae?

The correct pronunciation of "alumnae" is:

al-UM-nee

The emphasis is on the second syllable, "UM".

Here's a breakdown:

* al- is pronounced like the "al" in "alligator"

* UM- is pronounced like the "um" in "umbrella"

* -nee is pronounced like the "nee" in "knee"

It's easy to get confused with the pronunciation of "alumni" which is pronounced al-UM-nigh.

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