How to pronounce allokelping
Say it like AL-uh-kel-ping. Allokelping has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- uh
- kel
- ping
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Allokelping 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kelGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- pingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of allokelping
American and British speakers say allokelping in essentially the same way: /ˈæləˌkɛlpɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈæləˌkɛlpɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: AL-uh-kel-ping.
What does allokelping mean?
- An apparent form of allogrooming in which orcas rub each other with kelp.
Questions about saying allokelping
How do you pronounce allokelping?
Say AL-uh-kel-ping. The American pronunciation is /ˈæləˌkɛlpɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈæləˌkɛlpɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in allokelping?
Allokelping has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · uh · kel · ping.
Do Americans and Brits say allokelping the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæləˌkɛlpɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈæləˌkɛlpɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.