How to pronounce allomother
Say it like AL-uh-muhth-er. Allomother has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- uh
- muhth
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Allomother 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.
- muhthGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of allomother
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AL-uh-muhth-uh.
What does allomother mean?
- A human or other creature that provides some maternal care for the young born of another.
- To provide maternal care for another creature's young.
Where does allomother come from?
From allo- + mother.
Questions about saying allomother
How do you pronounce allomother?
Say AL-uh-muhth-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈæləˌmʌðɚ/. In British English it is /ˈæləˌmʌðə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in allomother?
Allomother has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · uh · muhth · er.
Is allomother 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 /ˈæləˌmʌðə/ (AL-uh-muhth-uh).