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.