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alternateen

/ɔlˈtɝ.nəˌtin/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
al-ter-na-teen
IPA
/ɔlˈtɝ.nəˌtin/
11
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
4
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A teenager with an interest in alternative rock and the associated youth counterculture, particularly with visible markers such as piercings.

Example Sentences

Etymology

US circa 1990, blend of alternative + teen, around popularization of alternative rock in early 1990s.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ɔlˈtɝ.nəˌtin/
  • British English: /ɒlˈtɜː(ɹ).nəˌtin/

Inflected Forms

alternateens (plural) alterna-teen (alternative)

Frequently Paired Words

emo goth hipster indie punk

Questions

How do you pronounce alternateen?
The recorded pronunciation is /ɔlˈtɝ.nəˌtin/.
What does alternateen mean?
A teenager with an interest in alternative rock and the associated youth counterculture, particularly with visible markers such as piercings.
Where does alternateen come from?
US circa 1990, blend of alternative + teen, around popularization of alternative rock in early 1990s.

How to pronounce alternateen

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