How To Pronounce Algebra
algebra
In British English, algebra is pronounced /ˈæl.dʒɪ.brə/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈæɫ.dʒɪ.brə]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˈæl.dʒə.brə/.
Algebra has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first syllable. The British and American pronunciations are different, so listen to both.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
Algebra has three syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the first syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is Ooo, where O is the stressed syllable.
Questions About Algebra
How do you pronounce algebra in British English?
In British English, algebra is pronounced /ˈæl.dʒɪ.brə/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈæɫ.dʒɪ.brə].
How do you pronounce algebra in American English?
In American English, algebra is pronounced /ˈæl.dʒə.brə/.
How many syllables are in algebra?
Algebra has three syllables, /æl/ + /dʒɪ/ + /brə/.
Where is the stress in algebra?
The main stress is on the first syllable, /æl/.
Do British and American English pronounce algebra the same way?
No. British English has /ˈæl.dʒɪ.brə/ and American English has /ˈæl.dʒə.brə/.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern Ooo
Nearby Words
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