How to pronounce altos
Say it like AL-tohz. Altos has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- tohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Altos 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.
- tohzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of altos
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: AL-tohz.
Other ways to say altos
Altos also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- AWL-tohs /ˈɔlˌtoʊs/
What does altos mean?
- plural of alto How to pronounce alto
Questions about saying altos
How do you pronounce altos?
Say AL-tohz. The American pronunciation is /ˈæltoʊz/. In British English it is /ˈæltəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in altos?
Altos has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · tohz.
Is altos pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈæltəʊz/ (AL-tohz).