How to Pronounce Alternately

To pronounce "alternately", say ALT-ern-at-ely — 4 syllables, IPA /[ɔːlˈtɜɹnətlɪ]/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/[ɔːlˈtɜɹnətlɪ]/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “alternately”

"alternately" has 4 syllables: alt-ern-at-ely.

What does alternately mean?

adverb

  1. In reciprocal succession; succeeding by turns; in alternate order.
  2. By alternation; when, in a proportion, the antecedent term is compared with antecedent, and consequent.

Related words

successivelysequentiallyinterchangeablyalternativelyforthfurthermorealsooptionally

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "alternately"?▾

"Alternately" has 4 syllables: alt · ern · at · ely.

What is the IPA transcription of "alternately"?▾

The IPA transcription of "alternately" is /[ɔːlˈtɜɹnətlɪ]/.

What does "alternately" mean?▾

Alternately: In reciprocal succession; succeeding by turns; in alternate order.

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