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
US
AL-toh
UK
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.