How do you pronounce "altar"?

In American English: /ˈɔltɝ/ (AWLT-ur). In British English: /ˈɔːltə/ (AWLT-uh). In Canadian English: /ˈɔltɝ/ (AWLT-ur). In Australian English: /ˈɒltə/ (OLT-uh).

Is "altar" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɔltɝ/ (AWLT-ur), while in British English it's /ˈɔːltə/ (AWLT-uh).

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altar

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/ˈɔltɝ/

AWLT-ur

Syllable Breakdown

ɔltal·ɝtar

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Last updated: 2026-02-12