How to pronounce alp
Say it like ALP. Alp is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- ALP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alp pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ALPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of alp
American and British speakers say alp in essentially the same way: /ælp/ in the US and /ælp/ in the UK.
British respelling: ALP.
What does alp mean?
- A very high mountain. Specifically, one of the Alps, the highest chain of mountains in Europe.
- An alpine meadow.
Where does alp come from?
Late Middle English, back-formation from alps pl, via French from Latin Alpes (“high mountains, especially those of Switzerland”).
Questions about saying alp
How do you pronounce alp?
Say ALP. The American pronunciation is /ælp/. In British English it is /ælp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alp?
Alp is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: ALP.
Do Americans and Brits say alp the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ælp/ and the British form is /ælp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.