How to pronounce alpenglow
Say it like AL-pun-gloh. Alpenglow has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- pun
- gloh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alpenglow 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.
- punKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- glohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of alpenglow
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: AL-pun-gloh.
What does alpenglow mean?
- A rosy or reddish glow seen during sunset or sunrise on the summits of mountains, especially snow-covered mountains on the opposite side of the sun.
Where does alpenglow come from?
A partial calque of German Alpenglühen (literally “glow of the Alps”), with the second element replaced by the English equivalent glow.
Questions about saying alpenglow
How do you pronounce alpenglow?
Say AL-pun-gloh. The American pronunciation is /ˈælpənɡloʊ/. In British English it is /ˈælpənɡləʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alpenglow?
Alpenglow has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · pun · gloh.
Is alpenglow 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 /ˈælpənɡləʊ/ (AL-pun-gloh).