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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable al
  • 5 letters
Syllables
al-ter: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: AL-ter.
Pronunciation
/ˈɔltɚ/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (1st of 2), as in TA-ble, ba-NA-na and in-for-MA-tion. Words ending in -tion and -sion always work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as al-ter.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide alter into syllables?

alter divides as al-ter. al-ter: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in alter?

Alter has 2 syllables (al-ter).

Which syllable is stressed in alter?

The stressed syllable in alter is al. The 1st syllable is stressed: AL-ter.

How do you pronounce alter?

/ˈɔltɚ/ in American English.