How to Pronounce “alternative”
word
/ɔɫˈtɝnətɪv/
awl-TUR-nuh-tiv
/ɔːltˈɜːnətˌɪv/
awl-TUR-nuh-tiv
IPA Transcription
American English
/ɔɫˈtɝnətɪv/
British English
/ɔːltˈɜːnətˌɪv/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
awl-TUR-nuh-tiv
UK
awl-TUR-nuh-tiv
Listen in Context
We need an alternative if this plan fails.
Is there an alternative to taking the bus?
This store sells alternative energy products.
If the first idea doesn't work, let's come up with an alternative.