How to pronounce alpargata
Say it like al-per-GAH-tuh. Alpargata has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GAH).
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- al
- per
- GAH
- tuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alpargata pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- alGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- GAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of alpargata
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: al-pah-GAH-tuh.
What does alpargata mean?
- Synonym of espadrille.
Where does alpargata come from?
Borrowed from Spanish alpargata.
Words that rhyme with alpargata
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of alpargata.
Questions about saying alpargata
How do you pronounce alpargata?
Say al-per-GAH-tuh. The American pronunciation is /ˌælpərˈɡɑtə/. In British English it is /ˌælpɑːˈɡɑːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alpargata?
Alpargata has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GAH). Broken into parts: al · per · GAH · tuh.
Is alpargata 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 /ˌælpɑːˈɡɑːtə/ (al-pah-GAH-tuh).