How to Pronounce "alternatively"
word
ɔɫˈtɝnətɪvɫi
awl-TUR-nuh-tiv-lee
ɔːltˈɜːnətˌɪvli
awl-TUR-nuh-tiv-lee
Definition
Used to introduce another option or possibility, showing there is another way or choice.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɔɫˈtɝnətɪvɫi
British English
ɔːltˈɜːnətˌɪvli
Simplified Pronunciation
US
awl-TUR-nuh-tiv-lee
UK
awl-TUR-nuh-tiv-lee
Listen in Context
You can email us. Alternatively, you can call our office.
The museum is open on weekends. Alternatively, you could visit during the week when it is less crowded.
We could drive to the party. Alternatively, we can take the bus.
We could eat out tonight. Alternatively, I could cook something quick at home.