How to pronounce Alsace
Say it like al-SAHS. Alsace has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAHS).
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- al
- SAHS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alsace pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- alKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- SAHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
Other ways to say Alsace
Alsace also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- al-SAS /ælˈsæs/
What does Alsace mean?
- A cultural region, former administrative region, and historical province of France, located on the west bank of the upper Rhine; since 2016, part of the administrative region of Grand Est. It has changed hands between France and Germany several times throughout history.
Where does Alsace come from?
From Medieval Latin Alsatia, from Old High German ali sazzo (“inhabitant of the other”) (referring to the opposite bank of the Rhine), from Proto-West Germanic *alljas (“other”) + *sittjan (“to inhabit”, literally “to sit”).
Words that rhyme with Alsace
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Questions about saying Alsace
How do you pronounce Alsace?
Say al-SAHS. The American pronunciation is /ælˈsɑs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Alsace?
Alsace has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAHS). Broken into parts: al · SAHS.