How to pronounce altars
Say it like AWL-terz. Altars has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AWL).
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US American/ˈɔltɚz/AWL-terz
UK British/ˈɔːltəz/AWL-tuz
- AWL
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Altars pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AWLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of altars
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AWL-tuz.
What does altars mean?
noun
- plural of altar How to pronounce altar
Questions about saying altars
How do you pronounce altars?
Say AWL-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔltɚz/. In British English it is /ˈɔːltəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in altars?
Altars has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AWL). Broken into parts: AWL · terz.
Is altars pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɔːltəz/ (AWL-tuz).