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How to pronounce alta

Say it like AHL-tuh. Alta has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AHL).

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US American/ˈɑltə/AHL-tuh
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
  • AHL
  • tuh
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Alta pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. AHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
  2. tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.

What does alta mean?

noun
  1. Rose bengal dye worn by Indian women on the feet during festivals.

Questions about saying alta

How do you pronounce alta?

Say AHL-tuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑltə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in alta?

Alta has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AHL). Broken into parts: AHL · tuh.

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).