How to pronounce alphanumeric
Say it like al-fuh-noo-MER-ik. Alphanumeric has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MER).
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US American/ˌælfənuˈmɛrɪk/al-fuh-noo-MER-ik
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- al
- fuh
- noo
- MER
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alphanumeric 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.
- nooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- MERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does alphanumeric mean?
adjective
- Consisting of, or limited to, letters and/or numbers, especially the characters A to Z (lowercase and uppercase) and 0 to 9.
- An alphanumeric character.
Where does alphanumeric come from?
From alpha- + numeric.
Words that rhyme with alphanumeric
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of alphanumeric.
Questions about saying alphanumeric
How do you pronounce alphanumeric?
Say al-fuh-noo-MER-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌælfənuˈmɛrɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alphanumeric?
Alphanumeric has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MER). Broken into parts: al · fuh · noo · MER · ik.