How to pronounce alforja
Say it like al-FOR-juh. Alforja has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR).
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- al
- FOR
- juh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alforja pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- alKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- FORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of alforja
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: al-FAW-juh.
What does alforja mean?
- A saddlebag.
- A cheek pouch.
Questions about saying alforja
How do you pronounce alforja?
Say al-FOR-juh. The American pronunciation is /ælˈfɔrdʒə/. In British English it is /ælˈfɔːdʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alforja?
Alforja has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR). Broken into parts: al · FOR · juh.
Is alforja 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 /ælˈfɔːdʒə/ (al-FAW-juh).