How to pronounce alpine
Say it like AL-pyne. Alpine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- pyne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alpine 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.
- pyneGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of alpine
American and British speakers say alpine in essentially the same way: /ˈælˌpaɪn/ in the US and /ˈælˌpaɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: AL-pyne.
What does alpine mean?
- relating to or characteristic of alps“alpine sports”
- relating to the Alps and their inhabitants“Alpine countries, Switzerland, Italy, France, and Germany”
- living or growing above the timber line“alpine flowers”
Where does alpine come from?
From Latin Alpīnus, from Alpēs (“the Alps”).
Questions about saying alpine
How do you pronounce alpine?
Say AL-pyne. The American pronunciation is /ˈælˌpaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈælˌpaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alpine?
Alpine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · pyne.
Do Americans and Brits say alpine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈælˌpaɪn/ and the British form is /ˈælˌpaɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.