How to pronounce aliter
Say it like AL-ih-ter. Aliter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- ih
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aliter 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of aliter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: AL-ih-tuh.
What does aliter mean?
- otherwise
Where does aliter come from?
From Latin aliter (“otherwise”), from alius (“other”).
Questions about saying aliter
How do you pronounce aliter?
Say AL-ih-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈælɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈælɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aliter?
Aliter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · ih · ter.
Is aliter 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 /ˈælɪtə/ (AL-ih-tuh).