How to pronounce alters
Say it like AWL-terz. Alters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AWL).
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US American/ˈɔltɚz/AWL-terz
UK British/ˈɔːltəz/AWL-tuz
- AWL
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alters 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of alters
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AWL-tuz.
What does alters mean?
verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of alter How to pronounce alter
- plural of alter How to pronounce alter
Questions about saying alters
How do you pronounce alters?
Say AWL-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔltɚz/. In British English it is /ˈɔːltəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alters?
Alters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AWL). Broken into parts: AWL · terz.
Is alters 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 /ˈɔːltəz/ (AWL-tuz).