How to pronounce alphas
Say it like AL-fuz. Alphas has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- fuz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alphas 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.
- fuzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of alphas
American and British speakers say alphas in essentially the same way: /ˈælfəz/ in the US and /ˈælfəz/ in the UK.
British respelling: AL-fuz.
What does alphas mean?
- plural of alpha How to pronounce alpha
Questions about saying alphas
How do you pronounce alphas?
Say AL-fuz. The American pronunciation is /ˈælfəz/. In British English it is /ˈælfəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alphas?
Alphas has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · fuz.
Do Americans and Brits say alphas the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈælfəz/ and the British form is /ˈælfəz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.