How to pronounce alameda
Say it like al-uh-MEE-duh. Alameda has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEE).
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- al
- uh
- MEE
- duh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alameda pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- alGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of alameda
American and British speakers say alameda in essentially the same way: /ˌæləˈmidə/ in the US and /ˌæləˈmiːdə/ in the UK.
British respelling: al-uh-MEE-duh.
What does alameda mean?
- A tree-lined avenue in Spain or Portugal.
Where does alameda come from?
Borrowed from Spanish alameda.
Words that rhyme with alameda
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of alameda.
Questions about saying alameda
How do you pronounce alameda?
Say al-uh-MEE-duh. The American pronunciation is /ˌæləˈmidə/. In British English it is /ˌæləˈmiːdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alameda?
Alameda has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEE). Broken into parts: al · uh · MEE · duh.
Do Americans and Brits say alameda the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌæləˈmidə/ and the British form is /ˌæləˈmiːdə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.