How to pronounce altarpiece
Say it like AHL-ter-pees. Altarpiece has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AHL).
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US American/ˈɑltərˌpis/AHL-ter-pees
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- AHL
- ter
- pees
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Altarpiece pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- peesGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does altarpiece mean?
noun
- a work of art suspended above and behind an altar in a church
Where does altarpiece come from?
From altar + piece.
Questions about saying altarpiece
How do you pronounce altarpiece?
Say AHL-ter-pees. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑltərˌpis/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in altarpiece?
Altarpiece has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AHL). Broken into parts: AHL · ter · pees.