How to pronounce Alexanders
Say it like al-ig-ZAN-derz. Alexanders has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZAN).
- al
- ig
- ZAN
- derz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alexanders pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- alGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- igKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ZANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- derzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of Alexanders
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: al-ig-ZAHN-duz.
What does Alexanders mean?
- Any of various umbellifers, often specifically Smyrnium olusatrum or Heracleum maximum, the cow parsnip.
- Various plants of genus Zizia or Angelica thought to resemble European alexanders.
- plural of alexander How to pronounce alexander
Where does Alexanders come from?
From French alisander, apparently named for Alexander the Great, for one or more species thought to be endemic to Macedonia.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- Alexander
- black lovage
- horse parsley
- smyrnium olusatrum
Words that rhyme with Alexanders
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Alexanders.
Words that sound like Alexanders
- alexander's
Questions about saying Alexanders
How do you pronounce Alexanders?
Say al-ig-ZAN-derz. The American pronunciation is /ˌælɪɡˈzændɚz/. In British English it is /ˌælɪɡˈzɑːndəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Alexanders?
Alexanders has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZAN). Broken into parts: al · ig · ZAN · derz.
Is Alexanders 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 /ˌælɪɡˈzɑːndəz/ (al-ig-ZAHN-duz).
What words sound the same as Alexanders?
Alexanders sounds the same as alexander's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.