How to Pronounce Alter

To pronounce "alter", say ALT-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɑl.tɚ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈɑl.tɚ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “alter”

"alter" has 2 syllables: alt-er. It rhymes with falter and altar, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: altar — easy to mix up when writing.

What does alter mean?

verb

  1. To change the form or structure of.
  2. To become different.

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Words that rhyme with alter

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

falteraltarhalterfaultervaulterpsalterdefaultermalterwinterhalterbaltergibraltar

Related words

changevaryinterpolatefalsifyneuterspayalterationchanging

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "alter"?▾

"Alter" has 2 syllables: alt · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "alter"?▾

The IPA transcription of "alter" is /ˈɑl.tɚ/.

What does "alter" mean?▾

Alter: To change the form or structure of.

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