How to Pronounce Alabaster

To pronounce "alabaster", say AL-ab-ast-er — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈæl.əˌbæs.tə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈæl.əˌbæs.tə/

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💡 Tip for remembering “alabaster”

"alabaster" has 4 syllables: al-ab-ast-er. It rhymes with master and disaster, if that helps it stick.

What does alabaster mean?

noun

  1. A fine-grained white or lightly-tinted variety of gypsum, used ornamentally.
  2. A variety of calcite, translucent and sometimes banded.

adjective

  1. Made of alabaster

    “The crown is stored in an alabaster box with an onyx handle and a gold lock.”

  2. Resembling alabaster: white, pale, translucent.

    “An ominous alabaster fog settled in the valley.”

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Words that rhyme with alabaster

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masterdisasterasterplasterpastorcastercastorquartermasterheadmasterburgomasterpostmasterschoolmaster

Related words

gypseousalablasteralabastrealbariumagaliteplaster-stone

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "alabaster"?▾

"Alabaster" has 4 syllables: al · ab · ast · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "alabaster"?▾

The IPA transcription of "alabaster" is /ˈæl.əˌbæs.tə/.

What does "alabaster" mean?▾

Alabaster: A fine-grained white or lightly-tinted variety of gypsum, used ornamentally.

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