How to pronounce alerts
Say it like uh-LURTS. Alerts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LURTS).
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US American/əˈlɝts/uh-LURTS
UK British/əˈlɜːts/uh-LURTS
- uh
- LURTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alerts pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LURTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of alerts
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-LURTS.
What does alerts mean?
noun
- plural of alert How to pronounce alert
- third-person singular simple present indicative of alert How to pronounce alert
Questions about saying alerts
How do you pronounce alerts?
Say uh-LURTS. The American pronunciation is /əˈlɝts/. In British English it is /əˈlɜːts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alerts?
Alerts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LURTS). Broken into parts: uh · LURTS.
Is alerts 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 /əˈlɜːts/ (uh-LURTS).