How to Pronounce Alphabet

To pronounce "alphabet", say ALPH-ab-et — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈæɫfəˌbɛt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈæɫfəˌbɛt/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ˈælfəbˌɛt/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “alphabet”

Break "alphabet" into 3 beats and lean on "ALPH" — that's the stressed one.

What does alphabet mean?

noun

  1. The set of letters used when writing in a language.
  2. A writing system in which letters represent phonemes. A writing system in which there are letters for the consonant and vowel phonemes.

verb

  1. To designate by the letters of the alphabet; to arrange alphabetically.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "alphabet"?▾

To pronounce "alphabet", say ALPH-ab-et — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈæɫfəˌbɛt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

How many syllables are in "alphabet"?▾

"Alphabet" has 3 syllables: alph · ab · et.

What is the IPA transcription of "alphabet"?▾

The IPA transcription of "alphabet" is /ˈæɫfəˌbɛt/.

What does "alphabet" mean?▾

Alphabet: The set of letters used when writing in a language.

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