How to pronounce alternarock
Say it like awl-TUR-nuh-rok. Alternarock has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR).
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- awl
- TUR
- nuh
- rok
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alternarock 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.
- rokGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of alternarock
- 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-rok.
What does alternarock mean?
- Alternative rock music.
Where does alternarock come from?
Blend of alternative + rock.
Questions about saying alternarock
How do you pronounce alternarock?
Say awl-TUR-nuh-rok. The American pronunciation is /ɔlˈtɝnəˌrɑk/. In British English it is /ɒlˈtɜːnəˌrɒk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alternarock?
Alternarock has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR). Broken into parts: awl · TUR · nuh · rok.
Is alternarock 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 /ɒlˈtɜːnəˌrɒk/ (ol-TUR-nuh-rok).