How to Pronounce "alpha"
word
/ˈæɫfə/
AL-fuh
/ˈælfɐ/
AL-fuh
Definition
Alpha is the first letter of the Greek alphabet. It is also used to describe something that comes first, is most important, or, informally, a person seen as dominant or leading in a group.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈæɫfə/
British English
/ˈælfɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AL-fuh
UK
AL-fuh
Listen in Context
This software is still in alpha.
Alpha is the first letter of the Greek alphabet.
Some people call him the alpha of the team.
We can try the alpha build now, but expect a few bugs.