How to pronounce alga
Say it like AL-guh. Alga has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- guh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alga 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.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of alga
American and British speakers say alga in essentially the same way: /ˈælɡə/ in the US and /ˈælɡə/ in the UK.
British respelling: AL-guh.
What does alga mean?
- Any of many aquatic photosynthetic organisms, including the seaweeds, whose size ranges from a single cell to giant kelps and whose biochemistry and forms are very diverse, some being eukaryotic.
Where does alga come from?
From Latin alga.
Questions about saying alga
How do you pronounce alga?
Say AL-guh. The American pronunciation is /ˈælɡə/. In British English it is /ˈælɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alga?
Alga has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · guh.
Do Americans and Brits say alga the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈælɡə/ and the British form is /ˈælɡə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.