alternatives
awl-TER-na-tivz
awlternativz
/ɔlˈtɝnətɪvz/ · 4 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “alternatives” is spelled “awlternativz”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | aw | l | t | er | n | a | t | i | v | z |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /ɔ/ | /l/ | /t/ | /ɝ/ | /n/ | /ə/ | /t/ | /ɪ/ | /v/ | /z/ |
English writes “alternatives” with
12 letters for 10 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“awlternativz” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “alternatives”
liveslovesgivesourselvesthemselvesleavesyourselvesmovesbelievesgloves
“alternatives” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “alternatives”?
“alternatives” is pronounced awl-TER-na-tivz — IPA /ɔlˈtɝnətɪvz/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “awlternativz”.
How many syllables are in “alternatives”?
“alternatives” has 4 syllables: awl-TER-na-tivz (the capitalized syllable is stressed).