How to pronounce allophone
Say it like AL-uh-fohn. Allophone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- uh
- fohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Allophone 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.
- fohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of allophone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: AL-uh-fohn.
What does allophone mean?
- Any of two or more alternative pronunciations for a phoneme.“In some languages, [ʋ] is an allophone of /v/.”
- A person whose mother tongue is one other than that spoken by the majority.
- A person whose mother tongue is neither English, French, nor (sometimes) an indigenous language.
- Of or relating to those whose mother tongue is neither English, French, nor (sometimes) an indigenous language of Canada.
- That which is of a language other than that spoken by the majority.
Where does allophone come from?
From allo- (“different”) + -phone.
Questions about saying allophone
How do you pronounce allophone?
Say AL-uh-fohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈæləˌfoʊn/. In British English it is /ˈæləˌfəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in allophone?
Allophone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · uh · fohn.
Is allophone pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈæləˌfəʊn/ (AL-uh-fohn).