Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

Questions

What does alg- mean?
Alternative form of algo- (“pain”).
Where does alg- come from?
It is traced to Ancient Greek.

How to pronounce alg-

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “alg-”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “alg-”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “alg-” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.