albeit

The word ‘albeit’ means `although’.   It’s mostly used in formal contexts.

Pronunciation

The first syllable is like the word `all’, and the second is pronounced like the word `bee’. As for the final syllable, it’s pronounced like the word `it’.   The main stress is on the second syllable.

Examples: The Government was making progress, albeit, slowly. * Renu tried, albeit unsuccessfully, to jog 20 miles.

Source: S. Upendran, The Hindu ‘Know Your English’ Series, March 6, 2006