How to Pronounce "altogether"
word
/ˌɔɫtəˈɡɛðɝ/
awl-tuh-GE-thur
/ˌɔːltəɡˈɛðɐ/
awl-tuh-GE-thuh
Definition
Used to talk about a total amount, or to mean completely. It can also be used to sum up a situation or give an overall judgment.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌɔɫtəˈɡɛðɝ/
British English
/ˌɔːltəɡˈɛðɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
awl-tuh-GE-thur
UK
awl-tuh-GE-thuh
Listen in Context
There are ten students altogether in the class.
The trip was not altogether easy.
It costs fifty dollars altogether.
I’m not altogether sure that this is a good idea.