How to pronounce alkahest
Say it like AL-kuh-hest. Alkahest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- kuh
- hest
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alkahest 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.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- hestGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of alkahest
American and British speakers say alkahest in essentially the same way: /ˈælkəˌhɛst/ in the US and /ˈælkəˌhɛst/ in the UK.
British respelling: AL-kuh-hest.
What does alkahest mean?
- hypothetical universal solvent once sought by alchemists
Questions about saying alkahest
How do you pronounce alkahest?
Say AL-kuh-hest. The American pronunciation is /ˈælkəˌhɛst/. In British English it is /ˈælkəˌhɛst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alkahest?
Alkahest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · kuh · hest.
Do Americans and Brits say alkahest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈælkəˌhɛst/ and the British form is /ˈælkəˌhɛst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.