Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

alt text

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.78 in modern English

Syllables
al-t -text
IPA
14
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
3
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A text caption, associated with an image or other element, that is rendered if the usual content cannot be rendered.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

Short for alternative text. It is represented in HTML by the alt attribute.

Usage

Inflected Forms

alt texts (plural)

Phrases

parallel text

Frequently Paired Words

parallel text

Questions

What does alt text mean?
A text caption, associated with an image or other element, that is rendered if the usual content cannot be rendered.
Where does alt text come from?
Short for alternative text. It is represented in HTML by the alt attribute.

How to pronounce alt text

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