How to Pronounce Allophone

To pronounce "allophone", say ALL-oph-on-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈaləˌfəʊn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈaləˌfəʊn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “allophone”

"allophone" has 4 syllables: all-oph-on-e. It rhymes with moan and groan, if that helps it stick.

What does allophone mean?

noun

  1. Any of two or more alternative pronunciations for a phoneme.

    “[ʋ] is occasionally considered to be an allophone of /v/”

  2. A person whose mother tongue is neither English, French nor an Indigenous language of Canada.

adjective

  1. Of or relating to those whose mother tongue is neither English, French nor an Indigenous language of Canada
  2. That which is of a language other than that spoken by the majority.

Words that rhyme with allophone

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

moangroandronebemoancornerstonetonestonecondoneunknowncycloneatonebaritone

Related words

fricativeethnicallophonicsalternantalternationablautallotropeaffricatization

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "allophone"?▾

"Allophone" has 4 syllables: all · oph · on · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "allophone"?▾

The IPA transcription of "allophone" is /ˈaləˌfəʊn/.

What does "allophone" mean?▾

Allophone: Any of two or more alternative pronunciations for a phoneme.

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