How to pronounce altitudes
Say it like AL-tih-toodz. Altitudes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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US American/ˈæltɪˌtudz/AL-tih-toodz
UK British/ˈæltɪˌtjuːdz/AL-tih-tyoodz
- AL
- tih
- toodz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Altitudes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- toodzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of altitudes
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: AL-tih-tyoodz.
What does altitudes mean?
noun
- plural of altitude How to pronounce altitude
Questions about saying altitudes
How do you pronounce altitudes?
Say AL-tih-toodz. The American pronunciation is /ˈæltɪˌtudz/. In British English it is /ˈæltɪˌtjuːdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in altitudes?
Altitudes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · tih · toodz.
Is altitudes pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ˈæltɪˌtjuːdz/ (AL-tih-tyoodz).