How to pronounce alba
Say it like AL-buh. Alba has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- buh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alba 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.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of alba
American and British speakers say alba in essentially the same way: /ˈælbə/ in the US and /ˈælbə/ in the UK.
British respelling: AL-buh.
What does alba mean?
- A type of lyrical poetry, traditionally Provençal, about lovers who must part at dawn.
- A white-flowered shrub rose of the hybrid Rosa × alba.
- A flower of the hybrid Rosa × alba.
- plural of album How to pronounce album
Where does alba come from?
First attested in 1821; borrowed from Occitan alba, ultimately from Latin albus (“white”); compare Spanish alba (“dawn”).
Questions about saying alba
How do you pronounce alba?
Say AL-buh. The American pronunciation is /ˈælbə/. In British English it is /ˈælbə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alba?
Alba has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · buh.
Do Americans and Brits say alba the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈælbə/ and the British form is /ˈælbə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.