How to pronounce allophones
Say it like AL-uh-fohnz. Allophones has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- uh
- fohnz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Allophones 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.
- fohnzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of allophones
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: AL-uh-fohnz.
What does allophones mean?
- plural of allophone How to pronounce allophone
Questions about saying allophones
How do you pronounce allophones?
Say AL-uh-fohnz. The American pronunciation is /ˈæləˌfoʊnz/. In British English it is /ˈæləˌfəʊnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in allophones?
Allophones has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · uh · fohnz.
Is allophones 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 /ˈæləˌfəʊnz/ (AL-uh-fohnz).