How to pronounce Alberta
Say it like al-BUR-tuh. Alberta has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ælˈbɝtə/al-BUR-tuh
UK British/ælˈbɜːtə/al-BUR-tuh
- al
- BUR
- tuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alberta pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- alKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- BURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Alberta
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: al-BUR-tuh.
What does Alberta mean?
proper noun
- A province in western Canada. Capital: Edmonton. Largest city: Calgary.
- Former name of Rockwood: an unincorporated community in Imperial County, California, United States.
Where does Alberta come from?
From Albert + -a. The province was named after Princess Louise Caroline Alberta.
Questions about saying Alberta
How do you pronounce Alberta?
Say al-BUR-tuh. The American pronunciation is /ælˈbɝtə/. In British English it is /ælˈbɜːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Alberta?
Alberta has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUR). Broken into parts: al · BUR · tuh.
Is Alberta pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ælˈbɜːtə/ (al-BUR-tuh).