How to Pronounce “altar

word

/ˈɔɫtɝ/
AWL-tur
/ˈɒltɐ/
OL-tuh

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈɔɫtɝ/

British English

/ˈɒltɐ/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

AWL-tur

UK

OL-tuh

Listen in Context

They exchanged vows in front of the church altar.

The ancient temple's altar was covered with carvings.

Many families build a small altar at home during holidays.

The priest stood at the altar and prayed.