How to pronounce alamo
Say it like AL-uh-moh. Alamo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- uh
- moh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alamo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- mohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of alamo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: AL-uh-moh.
What does alamo mean?
- A poplar tree of Southwestern U.S.; a cottonwood (Populus spp.).
Where does alamo come from?
From Spanish álamo. Doublet of elm.
Questions about saying alamo
How do you pronounce alamo?
Say AL-uh-moh. The American pronunciation is /ˈæləmoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈæləˌməʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alamo?
Alamo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · uh · moh.
Is alamo pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈæləˌməʊ/ (AL-uh-moh).