How to pronounce alfisol
Say it like AL-fih-sahl. Alfisol has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- fih
- sahl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alfisol pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- fihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sahlKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of alfisol
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: AL-fih-sol.
What does alfisol mean?
- An abundant soil order in the USDA soil taxonomy, with a clay-enriched subsoil and relatively high native fertility, widely used both in agriculture and forestry.
Where does alfisol come from?
From translingual Al (chemical symbol for aluminum) + Fe (chemical symbol for iron) + -sol.
Questions about saying alfisol
How do you pronounce alfisol?
Say AL-fih-sahl. The American pronunciation is /ˈælfɪsɑl/. In British English it is /ˈælfɪsɒl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alfisol?
Alfisol has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · fih · sahl.
Is alfisol pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈælfɪsɒl/ (AL-fih-sol).