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How to Pronounce Alexander

Alexander / alihɡzandɚ /

The name Alexander is a Male name of Germanic origin meaning "Defender of mankind". It is pronounced alihɡzandɚ.

Germanic Male 4 syllables

Alexander is a Germanic name meaning "Defender of mankind". Greek alexandros

Language Germanic
Gender Male
Syllables 4
Phonetic alihɡzandɚ
IPA ælɪɡzændɚ

Say it as alihɡzandɚ. Stress falls on the second syllable. Keep the original Germanic phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.

  • · Alexander the Great - King of Macedon
  • · Alexander Graham Bell - Inventor
  • · Alexander Hamilton - Founding Father of the United States

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How do you pronounce Alexander?
Alexander is pronounced alihɡzandɚ.
What is the correct pronunciation of Alexander?
The correct pronunciation of Alexander is alihɡzandɚ (IPA: ælɪɡzændɚ).
Is Alexander a Germanic name?
Yes, Alexander is a Germanic name meaning "Defender of mankind".

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