How to pronounce Altoona
Say it like al-TOO-nuh. Altoona has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOO).
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- al
- TOO
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Altoona pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- alGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- TOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Altoona
American and British speakers say Altoona in essentially the same way: /ˌælˈtunə/ in the US and /ˌælˈtuːnə/ in the UK.
British respelling: al-TOO-nuh.
What does Altoona mean?
- a town in central Pennsylvania
Words that rhyme with Altoona
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Altoona.
Questions about saying Altoona
How do you pronounce Altoona?
Say al-TOO-nuh. The American pronunciation is /ˌælˈtunə/. In British English it is /ˌælˈtuːnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Altoona?
Altoona has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOO). Broken into parts: al · TOO · nuh.
Do Americans and Brits say Altoona the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌælˈtunə/ and the British form is /ˌælˈtuːnə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.