Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

alternarock

/ɔlˈtɝ.nəˌɹɑk/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: al-ternarock
IPA: /ɔlˈtɝ.nəˌɹɑk/

17

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

2

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Alternative rock music.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"While the album admirably breaks the downward stylistic spiral that marked the latter band's career, it's so crammed with alternarock stars it sounds more like a tribute to Watt than a solo debut."

Etymology

Blend of alternative + rock.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ɔlˈtɝ.nəˌɹɑk/
British English: /ɒlˈtɜː(ɹ).nəˌɹɒk/

Usage

Uncountable

Frequently Paired Words

alternapop

Questions

How do you pronounce alternarock?: The recorded pronunciation is /ɔlˈtɝ.nəˌɹɑk/.
What does alternarock mean?: Alternative rock music.
Where does alternarock come from?: Blend of alternative + rock.

How to pronounce alternarock

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