American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'alphabet' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "alphabet" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "alphabet"

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Simple pronunciation
aal-fuh-beht
IPA transcription
/ˈæl.fəˌbɛt̚/
Word frequency
9,162nd

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What does "alphabet" mean?

  1. the letters of a language, arranged in the order they are usually written or spoken

Examples of "alphabet" in a sentence

  • Learning the alphabet is the first step in reading.
  • The alphabet consists of 26 letters in total.
  • The kindergarten teacher taught the children the alphabet.

How common is "alphabet"?

Alphabet is the 9,162nd most common word in English.

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