How to Pronounce "altos"

word

ˈæɫtoʊz/, /ˈɔɫˌtoʊs

AL-tohz

ˈæltəʊz

AL-tohz

Definition

Means more than one 'alto': a type of singing voice between soprano and tenor, or a person with that voice, or sometimes a tall man (less common). Also refers to a musical instrument in the alto range.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈæɫtoʊz/, /ˈɔɫˌtoʊs

British English

ˈæltəʊz

Simplified Pronunciation

AL-tohz

Listen in Context

The choir has three altos and two sopranos.

Two altos are playing the same notes on their instruments.

The altos sing the harmony parts in this song.

Most of the altos in our group are actually women, even though the part is lower than soprano.