How to pronounce alternates
Say it like AWL-ter-nayts. Alternates has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AWL).
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- AWL
- ter
- nayts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alternates 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- naytsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of alternates
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AWL-tuh-nayts.
What does alternates mean?
- plural of alternate How to pronounce alternate
- third-person singular simple present indicative of alternate How to pronounce alternate
Questions about saying alternates
How do you pronounce alternates?
Say AWL-ter-nayts. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔltɚˌneɪts/. In British English it is /ˈɔːltəˌneɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alternates?
Alternates has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AWL). Broken into parts: AWL · ter · nayts.
Is alternates 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 /ˈɔːltəˌneɪts/ (AWL-tuh-nayts).