How to pronounce alt
Say it like AHLT. Alt is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- AHLT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alt pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AHLTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of alt
American and British speakers say alt in essentially the same way: /ɑlt/ in the US and /ɔːlt/ in the UK.
British respelling: AWLT.
What does alt mean?
- Of a voice or instrument, high pitch; especially, the octave above the top line of the treble stave.
- An alternative investment or alternative fund.“liquid alts”
- Synonym of altbier.
Where does alt come from?
From Latin altus (“high”).
Questions about saying alt
How do you pronounce alt?
Say AHLT. The American pronunciation is /ɑlt/. In British English it is /ɔːlt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alt?
Alt is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: AHLT.
Do Americans and Brits say alt the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɑlt/ and the British form is /ɔːlt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.