How to pronounce alterous
Say it like AWL-ter-us. Alterous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AWL).
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- AWL
- ter
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alterous 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.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of alterous
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: OL-tuh-rus.
What does alterous mean?
- Pertaining to or characterized by alterity (otherness, the entity in contrast to which an identity is constructed); other.
- Pertaining to or characterized by an attraction to someone which is intermediate between platonic and romantic.
Where does alterous come from?
From or related to alter(ity) + -ous.
Questions about saying alterous
How do you pronounce alterous?
Say AWL-ter-us. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔltɚəs/. In British English it is /ˈɒltərəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alterous?
Alterous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AWL). Broken into parts: AWL · ter · us.
Is alterous 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 /ˈɒltərəs/ (OL-tuh-rus).