alcohol

noun

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: al-co-hol (3)

English Definition

A colorless volatile flammable liquid that is the intoxicating constituent of wine, beer, spirits, etc.

Example Sentence

Drinking too much alcohol is harmful to health.

US IPA /ˈælkəhɔːl/
UK IPA /ˈælkəhɒl/