How to pronounce Alsatian
Say it like al-SAY-shun. Alsatian has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAY).
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- al
- SAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alsatian 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.
- SAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Alsatian
American and British speakers say Alsatian in essentially the same way: /ælˈseɪʃən/ in the US and /ælˈseɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: al-SAY-shun.
What does Alsatian mean?
- A native or inhabitant of Alsace (now part of the administrative region of Grand Est, France).
- A German shepherd dog.
- Of, from or relating to Alsace (now part of the administrative region of Grand Est, France).
Words that rhyme with Alsatian
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Alsatian.
Questions about saying Alsatian
How do you pronounce Alsatian?
Say al-SAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ælˈseɪʃən/. In British English it is /ælˈseɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Alsatian?
Alsatian has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAY). Broken into parts: al · SAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say Alsatian the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ælˈseɪʃən/ and the British form is /ælˈseɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.