How to pronounce alphabetarian
Say it like al-fuh-buh-TER-ee-un. Alphabetarian has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TER).
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- al
- fuh
- buh
- TER
- ee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alphabetarian 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.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of alphabetarian
American and British speakers say alphabetarian in essentially the same way: /ˌælfəbəˈtɛriən/ in the US and /ˌælfəbəˈtɛəriən/ in the UK.
British respelling: al-fuh-buh-TAIR-ee-un.
What does alphabetarian mean?
- One who is learning the alphabet; an abecedarian.
- A novice or ignoramus.
Where does alphabetarian come from?
From alphabet + -arian.
Words that rhyme with alphabetarian
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of alphabetarian.
- humanitarian
- vegetarian
- authoritarian
- librarian
- libertarian
- ovarian
- barbarian
- sectarian
- totalitarian
- agrarian
Questions about saying alphabetarian
How do you pronounce alphabetarian?
Say al-fuh-buh-TER-ee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌælfəbəˈtɛriən/. In British English it is /ˌælfəbəˈtɛəriən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alphabetarian?
Alphabetarian has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TER). Broken into parts: al · fuh · buh · TER · ee · un.
Do Americans and Brits say alphabetarian the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌælfəbəˈtɛriən/ and the British form is /ˌælfəbəˈtɛəriən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.