How to Pronounce Alphabets

To pronounce "alphabets", say ALPH-ab-ets — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈæl.fə.bɛts/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈæl.fə.bɛts/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “alphabets”

"alphabets" has 3 syllables: alph-ab-ets.

What does alphabets mean?

noun

  1. The set of letters used when writing in a language.

    “In the first year of school, pupils are taught to recite the alphabet.”

  2. A writing system in which letters represent phonemes. (Contrast e.g. logography, a writing system in which each character represents a word, and syllabary, in which each character represents a syllable.)

verb

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

Synonyms

ABCabseyalphabetize

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Related words

characterslettersscriptstraitsalphabeticalphanumericsalphanumeric

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "alphabets"?▾

"Alphabets" has 3 syllables: alph · ab · ets.

What is the IPA transcription of "alphabets"?▾

The IPA transcription of "alphabets" is /ˈæl.fə.bɛts/.

What does "alphabets" mean?▾

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

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