How to Pronounce "alto"

word

/ˈæɫtoʊ/

AL-toh

/ˈæltəʊ/

AL-toh

Definition

Alto refers to a singing voice that is lower than a soprano and higher than a tenor, or the person singing in that vocal range. In music, it can also refer to an instrument or a specific part in a composition.

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈæɫtoʊ/

British English

/ˈæltəʊ/

Simplified Pronunciation

AL-toh

Listen in Context

She sings alto in the school choir.

The alto part starts after the soprano.

My sister has an alto voice.

I love how rich her alto sounds in that song.