How to pronounce Alps
Say it like ALPS. Alps is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- ALPS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alps pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ALPSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of Alps
American and British speakers say Alps in essentially the same way: /ælps/ in the US and /ælps/ in the UK.
British respelling: ALPS.
What does Alps mean?
- A mountain range in Western Europe, running from France to Slovenia, the highest peak of which is Mont Blanc, at 4808 metres.
- plural of alp How to pronounce alp
Where does Alps come from?
From Middle English Alpes, from Old English Alpis, ultimately from Latin Alpēs; in later use partly via French.
Questions about saying Alps
How do you pronounce Alps?
Say ALPS. The American pronunciation is /ælps/. In British English it is /ælps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Alps?
Alps is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: ALPS.
Do Americans and Brits say Alps the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ælps/ and the British form is /ælps/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.