how to pronounce alphabet

/ˈælfəˌbɛt/

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the above transcription of alphabet is a detailed (narrow) transcription according to the rules of the International Phonetic Association; you can find a description of each symbol by clicking the phoneme buttons in the secction below.

alphabet is pronounced in three syllables

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video examples of alphabet pronunciation

An example use of alphabet in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

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meaning of alphabet

The alphabet is a system of letters used in writing.

alphabet frequency in english - C1 level of CEFR

the word alphabet occurs in english on average 7.2 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C1 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.