How to Pronounce "alternating"
word
ˈɔɫtɝˌneɪtɪŋ
AWL-ter-nay-ting
ˈɔːltənˌeɪtɪŋ
AWL-tun-ay-ting
Definition
Happening in turns, one after another, in a repeating pattern. Often used to describe things that switch back and forth, like directions or actions.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɔɫtɝˌneɪtɪŋ
British English
ˈɔːltənˌeɪtɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AWL-ter-nay-ting
UK
AWL-tun-ay-ting
Listen in Context
The lights are alternating red and green.
We take alternating turns cleaning the kitchen.
There was an alternating pattern of rain and sunshine.
Traffic moves in alternating directions on this road.