How do you pronounce "altered"?

In American English: /ˈɔltɝd/ (AWLT-urd). In British English: /ˈɔːltəd/ (AWLT-uhd). In Canadian English: /ˈɔltɝd/ (AWLT-urd). In Australian English: /ˈɒltəd/ (OLT-uhd).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɔltɝd/ (AWLT-urd), while in British English it's /ˈɔːltəd/ (AWLT-uhd).

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altered

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/ˈɔltɝd/

AWLT-urd

Syllable Breakdown

ɔltal·ɝdtered

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Last updated: 2026-02-12