How to pronounce altogether
altogether
/ɔːltəˈgeðər/
4 syllables, stress on the third
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th is the voiced /ð/ here, as in “this”.
Altogether, sound by sound
| /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. |
| /ə/as in cup | A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open. |
| /g/as in go | A voiced “g”. Do not turn it into “k” at the end of a word. |
| /e/as in bed | A short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open. |
| /ð/as in this | Tongue tip between the teeth, with voice. It is not Z or D. |
| /ər/as in bird | Lips 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
More words with the /ð/ sound
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”.