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How to pronounce altogether

altogether
/ɔːltəˈgeðər/
4 syllables, stress on the third

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What to watch for

th is the voiced /ð/ here, as in “this”.

Altogether, sound by sound

/ɔː/as in thoughtA long, open “aw” with rounded lips. Do not finish it with “oo”.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/g/as in goA voiced “g”. Do not turn it into “k” at the end of a word.
/e/as in bedA short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open.
/ð/as in thisTongue tip between the teeth, with voice. It is not Z or D.
/ər/as in birdLips relaxed, tongue in the middle of the mouth. Keep one steady sound.

In a sentence

About one hundred and fifty dollars altogether.

Words that rhyme with altogether

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce altogether?

Altogether is pronounced /ɔːltəˈgeðər/ in American English.

How many syllables are in altogether?

Altogether has 4 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in altogether?

The third syllable: /ɔːltəˈgeðər/.

Is there a silent or unusual letter in altogether?

th is the voiced /ð/ here, as in “this”.

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