How to Pronounce Altered

To pronounce "altered", say ALT-er-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɑl.tɚd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈɑl.tɚd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “altered”

"altered" has 3 syllables: alt-er-ed. It rhymes with faltered and unaltered, if that helps it stick.

What does altered mean?

verb

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

noun

  1. A kind of car in drag racing, usually with a partial body situated behind the exposed engine.

adjective

  1. Having been changed from an original form.
  2. (of an animal, usually a pet) Neutered; having had testicles or uterus and ovaries removed to prevent procreation.

Words that rhyme with altered

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

falteredunalteredhaltered

Related words

editedmodifiedadjustedadaptedcastratedunsexedchangedemended

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "altered"?▾

"Altered" has 3 syllables: alt · er · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "altered"?▾

The IPA transcription of "altered" is /ˈɑl.tɚd/.

What does "altered" mean?▾

Altered: To change the form or structure of.

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