How to pronounce alpenstock
Say it like AL-pun-stok. Alpenstock has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- pun
- stok
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alpenstock 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.
- stokKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of alpenstock
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: AL-pun-stok.
What does alpenstock mean?
- A stout adjustable walking stick with a metal point, used by mountain climbers and walkers in hilly or uneven terrain.
Where does alpenstock come from?
Borrowed from German Alpenstock, from Alpen (“alps”) + Stock (“stick”), early 19th c.
Questions about saying alpenstock
How do you pronounce alpenstock?
Say AL-pun-stok. The American pronunciation is /ˈælpənstɑk/. In British English it is /ˈælpənstɒk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alpenstock?
Alpenstock has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · pun · stok.
Is alpenstock pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈælpənstɒk/ (AL-pun-stok).