How to pronounce alternateen
Say it like awl-TUR-nuh-teen. Alternateen has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR).
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- awl
- TUR
- nuh
- teen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alternateen 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.
- teenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of alternateen
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ol-TUR-nuh-teen.
What does alternateen mean?
- A teenager with an interest in alternative rock and the associated youth counterculture, particularly with visible markers such as piercings.
Where does alternateen come from?
US circa 1990, blend of alternative + teen, around popularization of alternative rock in early 1990s.
Questions about saying alternateen
How do you pronounce alternateen?
Say awl-TUR-nuh-teen. The American pronunciation is /ɔlˈtɝnəˌtin/. In British English it is /ɒlˈtɜːnəˌtin/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alternateen?
Alternateen has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR). Broken into parts: awl · TUR · nuh · teen.
Is alternateen 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 /ɒlˈtɜːnəˌtin/ (ol-TUR-nuh-teen).