How to pronounce alma
Say it like AHL-muh. Alma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AHL).
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US American/ˈɑlmə/AHL-muh
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- AHL
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alma pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does alma mean?
noun
- An Egyptian female singer or dancing girl employed for entertainment or as a professional mourner.
Questions about saying alma
How do you pronounce alma?
Say AHL-muh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑlmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alma?
Alma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AHL). Broken into parts: AHL · muh.