How to pronounce altering
Say it like AWL-tuh-ring. Altering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AWL).
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- AWL
- tuh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Altering 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of altering
American and British speakers say altering in essentially the same way: /ˈɔltərɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈɔːltərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: AWL-tuh-ring.
What does altering mean?
- the sterilization of an animal“they took him to the vet for neutering”
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Questions about saying altering
How do you pronounce altering?
Say AWL-tuh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔltərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɔːltərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in altering?
Altering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AWL). Broken into parts: AWL · tuh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say altering the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɔltərɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈɔːltərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.