How to pronounce alternative

alternative

/ɔːlˈtɜːnətɪv/

4 syllables, stress on the second

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/ɔː/as in thought	A long, open “aw” with rounded lips. Do not finish it with “oo”.
/l/as in look	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/t/as in ten	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/ɜː/as in bird	Lips relaxed, tongue in the middle of the mouth. Keep one steady sound.
/n/as in no	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/ə/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/t/as in ten	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/ɪ/as in ship	A short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/v/as in very	Upper teeth on the lower lip, with voice. Do not round the lips.

I would prefer any alternative to a lawsuit.

How do you pronounce alternative?

Alternative is pronounced /ɔːlˈtɜːnətɪv/ in American English.

How many syllables are in alternative?

Alternative has 4 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in alternative?

The second syllable: /ɔːlˈtɜːnətɪv/.