How to pronounce alfalfa
Say it like al-FAL-fuh. Alfalfa has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAL).
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- al
- FAL
- fuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alfalfa 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.
- FALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of alfalfa
American and British speakers say alfalfa in essentially the same way: /ˌælˈfælfə/ in the US and /ˌælˈfælfə/ in the UK.
British respelling: al-FAL-fuh.
What does alfalfa mean?
- A plant, principally of Medicago sativa, grown as a pasture crop.
- A type or breed of this plant.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- lucerne
Words that rhyme with alfalfa
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of alfalfa.
Questions about saying alfalfa
How do you pronounce alfalfa?
Say al-FAL-fuh. The American pronunciation is /ˌælˈfælfə/. In British English it is /ˌælˈfælfə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alfalfa?
Alfalfa has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAL). Broken into parts: al · FAL · fuh.
Do Americans and Brits say alfalfa the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌælˈfælfə/ and the British form is /ˌælˈfælfə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.