How to Pronounce "alfalfa"
word
ˌæɫˈfæɫfə
al-FAL-fuh
ælfˈælfɐ
al-FAL-fuh
Definition
A plant with small green leaves that is grown especially as food for animals like cows and horses. Sometimes, people eat alfalfa sprouts in salads or sandwiches.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌæɫˈfæɫfə
British English
ælfˈælfɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
al-FAL-fuh
UK
al-FAL-fuh
Listen in Context
The farmer grows alfalfa for his cows.
We added alfalfa sprouts to the salad.
Horses like to eat alfalfa hay.
My sandwich tastes much better with some alfalfa sprouts in it.