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How to Pronounce "alternate"

word

/ˈɔɫtɝˌneɪt/, /ˈɔɫtɝnət/
AWL-tur-nayt (verb), AWL-tur-nuht (adjective)
/ˈɔltɜːˌneɪt/, /ˈɔltɜːnət/
AWL-tuh-nayt (verb), AWL-tuh-nuht (adjective)

Definition

To switch repeatedly between two things or states; can also refer to a backup option or a person who can take someone else's place.

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈɔɫtɝˌneɪt/, /ˈɔɫtɝnət/

British English

/ˈɔltɜːˌneɪt/, /ˈɔltɜːnət/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

AWL-tur-nayt (verb), AWL-tur-nuht (adjective)

UK

AWL-tuh-nayt (verb), AWL-tuh-nuht (adjective)

Listen in Context

We alternate cooking dinner every other night.

The alternate player will join if someone is sick.

Please alternate the colors on the list.

You should alternate between standing and sitting if you work all day at a desk.