How to pronounce alderperson
Say it like AWL-duh-puhsn. Alderperson has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AWL).
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- AWL
- duh
- puhsn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alderperson pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AWLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- puhsnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of alderperson
American and British speakers say alderperson in essentially the same way: /ˈɔldəˌpəsn/ in the US and /ˈɔːldəˌpəsn/ in the UK.
British respelling: AWL-duh-puhsn.
What does alderperson mean?
- An alderman of any gender (gender-neutral); a member of a city council.
Where does alderperson come from?
Blend of alderman + -person.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying alderperson
How do you pronounce alderperson?
Say AWL-duh-puhsn. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔldəˌpəsn/. In British English it is /ˈɔːldəˌpəsn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alderperson?
Alderperson has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AWL). Broken into parts: AWL · duh · puhsn.
Do Americans and Brits say alderperson the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɔldəˌpəsn/ and the British form is /ˈɔːldəˌpəsn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.