How to pronounce alternapop
Say it like awl-TUR-nuh-pahp. Alternapop has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR).
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- awl
- TUR
- nuh
- pahp
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alternapop pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- awlKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- TURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- pahpGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of alternapop
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ol-TUR-nuh-pop.
What does alternapop mean?
- Alternative pop music.
Where does alternapop come from?
Blend of alternative + pop.
Questions about saying alternapop
How do you pronounce alternapop?
Say awl-TUR-nuh-pahp. The American pronunciation is /ɔlˈtɝnəˌpɑp/. In British English it is /ɒlˈtɜːnəˌpɒp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alternapop?
Alternapop has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR). Broken into parts: awl · TUR · nuh · pahp.
Is alternapop 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 /ɒlˈtɜːnəˌpɒp/ (ol-TUR-nuh-pop).