How to Pronounce Alternator

To pronounce "alternator", say ALT-ern-at-or — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

ALT-ern-at-or

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💡 Tip for remembering “alternator”

"alternator" has 4 syllables: alt-ern-at-or. It rhymes with perpetrator and collaborator, if that helps it stick.

What does alternator mean?

noun

  1. An electric generator which produces alternating current through mechanical means.

Words that rhyme with alternator

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

perpetratorcollaboratoroperatorfetorindicatorarbitratorcuratordictatoractivatorinnovatorinstigatormater

Related words

batteryturbogeneratoracgaltkvaturboalternatorengine-generator

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "alternator"?▾

"Alternator" has 4 syllables: alt · ern · at · or.

What does "alternator" mean?▾

Alternator: An electric generator which produces alternating current through mechanical means.

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